Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun crown

12 senses of crown

Sense 1
Crown -- (the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown")
       => symbol -- (an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance)

Sense 2
crown -- (the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel)
       => top -- (the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page")

Sense 3
crown -- (a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory)
       => wreath, garland, coronal, chaplet, lei -- (flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes)

Sense 4
crown, diadem -- (an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty)
       => jewelled headdress, jeweled headdress -- (a headdress adorned with jewels)
       => crown jewels -- (regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions)

Sense 5
crown -- (the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head)
       => vertex, peak, apex, acme -- (the highest point (of something); "at the peak of the pyramid")

Sense 6
crown -- (an English coin worth 5 shillings)
       => coin -- (a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money)

Sense 7
crown, treetop -- (the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant)
       => top -- (the upper part of anything; "the mower cuts off the tops of the grass"; "the title should be written at the top of the first page")

Sense 8
peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit -- (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")
       => topographic point, place, spot -- (a point located with respect to surface features of some region; "this is a nice place for a picnic"; "a bright spot on a planet")

Sense 9
pennant, crown -- (the award given to the champion)
       => award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels -- (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery")

Sense 10
pate, poll, crown -- (the top of the head)
       => top, top side, upper side, upside -- (the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted")

Sense 11
crown, crownwork, jacket, jacket crown, cap -- ((dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown")
       => dental appliance -- (a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth)

Sense 12
crown, crest -- (the center of a cambered road)
       => top, top side, upper side, upside -- (the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb crown

4 senses of crown

Sense 1
crown, coronate -- (invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey")
       => invest, vest, enthrone -- (provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights")

Sense 2
crown, top -- (be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting")
       => culminate, climax -- (end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace")

Sense 3
crown -- (form the topmost part of; "A weather vane crowns the building")
       => head -- (be in the front of or on top of; "The list was headed by the name of the president")

Sense 4
crown -- (put an enamel cover on; "crown my teeth")
       => cover -- (provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers")