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Crown
(1) The highest part of something. (2) Outward bowing of a board. (3) Joint compound buildup over taped joints of wallboard.

Crown fire
A fire that advances from top to top of trees or shrubs more or less independent of a surface fire.

Crown molding
Molding used above eye level; usually the upper trim on interior walls.

Crown molding jig
A crown molding jig accurately positions crown molding vertically against the saw fence when cutting.

Crown plug
Screw-in plug used in a floor-mounted electrical box.

Crown saw
Cylinder with cutting teeth in the end, which is mounted on an arbor and turned in a drill for hole cutting.

Crown weir
The interior projection in the outlet side of a P-trap to aid in maintaining the water seal in the trap.

Crowning
A "convex" or "crowned" condition or appearance of individual strips, with the center of the strip higher than the edges. (Opposite of cupping.).

Crowning
Framing installation of boards with the crown up.

Crows foot
Marked survey stake, which shows the cuts and fills needed during earth grading.

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