throne
throne /ˈθroʊn/
noun
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(
)
The chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
(
throne
)
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
The king sat on his throne
the king sat on his throne
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The position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
(
throne
)
the position and power of an exalted person (a sovereign or bishop) who is entitled to sit in a chair of state on ceremonial occasions
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[Informal]
A plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
(
can
[Informal, N. American] , commode
[ N. American] , crapper
[Vulgar] , pot
[Informal] , potty
[Informal] , stool
[Archaic] , throne
[Informal] , toilet
)
a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
She flushed the toilet after using it
She flushed the toilet after using it
verb
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Put a monarch on the throne
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enthrone
, throne
)
put a monarch on the throne
The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago
The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago
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Sit on the throne as a ruler
(
throne
)
sit on the throne as a ruler