crowning
/ˈkɹaʊnɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To place a crown on the head of.
- To formally declare (someone) a king, queen, emperor, etc.
- To bestow something upon as a mark of honour, dignity, or recompense; to adorn; to dignify.
- To form the topmost or finishing part of; to complete; to consummate; to perfect.
- To declare (someone) a winner.
- Of a baby, during the birthing process; for the surface of the baby's head to appear in the vaginal opening.
- Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.
- A coronation.
- The act of one who crowns (in various senses).
Etymology / origin
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