crown

crown  (kroun)

n.

1. An ornamental circlet or head covering, often made of precious metal set with jewels and worn as a symbol of sovereignty.

2. often Crown

a. The power, position, or empire of a monarch or of a state governed by constitutional monarchy.

b. The monarch as head of state.

3. A distinction or reward for achievement, especially a title signifying championship in a sport.

4. Something resembling a diadem in shape.

5.

a. A coin stamped with a crown or crowned head on one side.

b. Abbr. cr. A silver coin formerly used in Great Britain and worth five shillings.

c. Any one of several coins, such as the koruna, the krona, or the krone, having a name that means "crown."

6.

a. The top or highest part of the head.

b. The head itself.

7. The top or upper part of a hat.

8. The highest point or summit.

9. The highest, primary, or most valuable part, attribute, or state: considered the rare Turkish stamp the crown of their collection.

10. Dentistry

a. The part of a tooth that is covered by enamel and projects beyond the gum line.

b. An artificial substitute for the natural crown of a tooth.

11. Nautical The lowest part of an anchor, where the arms are joined to the shank.

12. Architecture The highest portion of an arch, including the keystone.

13. Botany

a. The upper part of a tree, which includes the branches and leaves.

b. The part of a plant, usually at ground level, where the stem and roots merge.

c. The persistent, mostly underground base of a perennial herb.

d. See corona.

14. The crest of an animal, especially of a bird.

15. The portion of a cut gem above the girdle.

v. crowned, crown·ing, crowns

v.tr.

1. To put a crown or garland on the head of.

2. To invest with regal power; enthrone.

3. To confer honor, dignity, or reward upon.

4. To surmount or be the highest part of.

5. To form the crown, top, or chief ornament of.

6. To bring to completion or successful conclusion; consummate: crowned the event with a lavish reception.

7. Dentistry To put a crown on (a tooth).

8. Games To make (a piece in checkers that has reached the last row) into a king by placing another piece upon it.

9. Informal To hit on the head.

v.intr.

To reach a stage in labor when a large segment of the fetal scalp is visible at the vaginal orifice. Used of a fetus.

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[Middle English crowne, from Anglo-Norman coroune, from Latin corna, wreath, garland, crown, from Greek korn, anything curved, kind of crown, from kornos, curved; see sker-² in Indo-European roots.]

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crown

Noun

1. a monarch's ornamental headdress, usually made of gold and jewels

2. a wreath for the head, given as an honour

3. the highest or central point of something arched or curved: the crown of the head

4.

a. the enamel-covered part of a tooth projecting beyond the gum

b. a substitute crown, usually of gold or porcelain, fitted over a decayed or broken tooth

5. a former British coin worth 25 pence

6. the outstanding quality or achievement: the last piece is the crown of the evening

Verb

1. to put a crown on the head of (someone) to proclaim him or her monarch

2. to put on the top of

3. to reward

4. to form the topmost part of

5. to put the finishing touch to (a series of events): he crowned a superb display with three goals

6. to attach a crown to (a tooth)

7. Brit, Austral & NZ slang to hit over the head

8. Draughts to promote (a draught) to a king by placing another draught on top of it [Greek korōnē]

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Crown

Noun

the Crown the power or institution of the monarchy

Thesaurus

Noun	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
	2.	crown - the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel tooth - hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense enamel, tooth enamel - hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth 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"
	3.	crown - a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory crown of thorns - a mock crown made of thorn branches that Roman soldiers placed on Jesus before the Crucifixion chaplet, coronal, lei, wreath, garland - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
	4.	crown - an ornamental jeweled headdress signifying sovereignty diadem coronet - a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign crown jewels - regalia (jewelry and other paraphernalia) worn by a sovereign on state occasions jeweled headdress, jewelled headdress - a headdress adorned with jewels
	5.	crown - the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head chapeau, hat, lid - headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim apex, acme, vertex, peak - the highest point (of something); "at the peak of the pyramid"
	6.	crown - an English coin worth 5 shillings coin - a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
	7.	crown - the upper branches and leaves of a tree or other plant treetop 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" tree - a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms capitulum - an arrangement of leafy branches forming the top or head of a tree
	8.	crown - 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" crest, summit, top, peak, tip hilltop, brow - the peak of a hill; "the sun set behind the brow of distant hills" pinnacle - a lofty peak place, spot, topographic point - 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" mountain peak - the summit of a mountain
	9.	crown - the award given to the champion pennant accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
	10.	crown - the top of the head pate, poll human head - the head of a human being tonsure - the shaved crown of a monk's or priest's head top side, upper side, upside, top - the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted"
	11.	crown - (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth; "tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown" crownwork, jacket crown, jacket, cap dental appliance - a device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
	12.	crown - the center of a cambered road crest road, route - an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation top side, upper side, upside, top - the highest or uppermost side of anything; "put your books on top of the desk"; "only the top side of the box was painted"
Verb	1.	crown - invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey" coronate enthrone, vest, invest - provide with power and authority; "They vested the council with special rights"
	2.	crown - be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting" top climax, culminate - end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage; "The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace"
	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"
	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"

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crown

noun 1. coronet, tiara, diadem, circlet, coronal (poetic) chaplet

noun 2. laurel wreath, trophy, distinction, prize, honour, garland, laurels, wreath, kudos

noun 3. high point, head, top, tip, summit, crest, pinnacle, apex

verb 4. install, invest, honour, dignify, ordain, inaugurate

5. top, cap, be on top of, surmount

verb 6. cap, finish, complete, perfect, fulfil, consummate, round off, put the finishing touch to, put the tin lid on, be the climax or culmination of

verb 7. (Slang) strike, belt (informal) bash, hit over the head, box, punch, cuff, biff (slang) wallop >> the Crown 8. monarch, ruler, sovereign, rex (Latin) emperor or empress, king or queen

9. monarchy, sovereignty, royalty

Translations

crown [kraun] n → corona; [of head] → coronilla; [of hat] → copa; [of hill] → cumbre f

vt [+ also tooth] → coronar;

and to crown it all ... (fig) → y para colmo or remate ...

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crown [kraun] n → couronne f [of head]; sommet m de la tête, calotte crânienne; [of hat]; fond m [of hill]; sommet m

vt [+ also tooth] → couronner

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crown [kraun] n (also of tooth) → Krone f;

(of head) → Wirbel m;

(of hill) → Kuppe f;

(of hat) → Kopf m

vt → krönen;

(tooth) → überkronen;

the Crown → die Krone;

and to crown it all ... (fig) → und zur Krönung des Ganzen ...

Crown Court

Crown Court ist ein Strafgericht, das in etwa 90 verschiedenen Städten in England und Wales zusammentritt. Schwere Verbrechen wie Mord, Totschlag, Vergewaltigung und Raub werden nur vor dem crown court unter Vorsitz eines Richters mit Geschworenen verhandelt.

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crown [kraun] n → corona; [of head] → calotta cranica; [of hat] → cocuzzolo; [of hill] → cima

vt → incoronare [+ tooth]; incapsulare;

and to crown it all ... (fig) → e per giunta ..., e come se non bastasse ...

crown

Nel sistema legale inglese, la crown court è un tribunale penale che si sposta da una città all'altra. è formata da una giuria locale ed è presieduta da un giudice che si sposta assieme alla "court". Vi si discutono i reati più gravi, mentre dei reati minori si occupano le "magistrates' courts", presiedute da un giudice di pace, ma senza giuria. è il giudice di pace che decide se passare o meno un caso alla crown court.