The act of placing a crown on a monarch's head as a symbol of their authority. The crowning of the new king was a grand ceremony attended by dignitaries from around the world.
The uppermost or most prominent part of something. Fresh snow gleamed on the crowning of the ridge.
The culmination or most successful part of something. Winning the championship was the crowning of her athletic career.
The stage during childbirth when the baby's head becomes visible at the vaginal opening. The midwife announced that crowning had begun.
To place a crown on the head of someone, especially during a ceremony to make them a king or queen. The archbishop will crown the new king during the coronation ceremony.
To declare someone as a winner or champion in a competition. The team was crowned champions after their victory in the final match.
To cover the top of something, often in a decorative or finishing manner. The chef decided to crown the cake with fresh strawberries.
To be on or form the top or highest part of something. A glittering dome crowns the ancient basilica.
In dentistry, to cover a tooth with a crown. The dentist will crown the damaged tooth to protect it from further decay.
To bring to a successful or climactic conclusion; to complete. The discovery crowned years of painstaking research.