1. Noun
A Chinese musical instrument, consisting of resonant stones or metal plates, arranged according to their tones in a frame of wood, and struck with a hammer.
2. Noun
A chief ruler; a sovereign; one invested with supreme authority over a nation, country, or tribe, usually by hereditary succession; a monarch; a prince.
3. Noun
One who, or that which, holds a supreme position or rank; a chief among competitors; as, a railroad king; a money king; the king of the lobby; the king of beasts.
4. Noun
A playing card having the picture of a king; as, the king of diamonds.
5. Noun
The chief piece in the game of chess.
6. Noun
A crowned man in the game of draughts.
7. Noun
The title of two historical books in the Old Testament.
8. Verb
To supply with a king; to make a king of; to raise to royalty.
9. Noun
a male competitor who holds a preeminent position
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