Crown (Noun)
Meaning 1
An ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
An English coin worth 5 shillings.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Meaning 3
The part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The dentist carefully examined the crown of the molar to check for any signs of decay.
- A dental crown is a cap that covers the entire crown of a tooth, restoring its shape and function.
- The crown of the tooth was severely damaged, requiring a root canal and a new crown to be placed.
- The dentist used a drill to shape the crown of the tooth, preparing it for a filling.
- The crown of the wisdom tooth was impacted, meaning it did not have enough room to grow in properly.
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Meaning 4
The part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 5
The top of the head.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 6
(dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown".
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
The upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 8
The center of a cambered road.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 9
A wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 10
The Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 11
The top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill); "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the tip of Monadnock"; "the region is a few molecules wide at the summit".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.