alta — meaning in English

English meaning

• crown noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
• discharge verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
• top noun The highest point or part of something.

Senses

alta is used for these senses in English:

• crown (religion) A round spot shaved clean on the top of the head, as a mark of the clerical state; the tonsure.
• crown The topmost part of the head.
• discharge (medicine) The act of releasing an inpatient from hospital.

crown — full definition

1. noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
2. noun The topmost part of something, such as the head, a hat, or a hill.
3. noun An artificial cap fitted over a damaged tooth.
4. verb To formally place a crown on someone, making them monarch.
5. verb To form the finishing, topmost achievement of something.

discharge — full definition

1. verb To officially release someone from a hospital, job, the armed forces, or legal custody.
2. verb To fire a weapon, or to release something suddenly, such as a liquid, gas, or electrical charge.
3. verb To fulfil or pay off a duty, debt, or obligation.
4. noun The act of releasing someone or something, such as a patient, employee, or soldier.
5. noun A substance released from the body or another source, such as pus or waste.

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