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n. (artifact) | 1. throne | the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc..; "the king sat on his throne" |
| ~ bishop's throne, cathedra | a throne that is the official chair of a bishop. |
| ~ chair of state | a ceremonial chair for an exalted or powerful person. |
| ~ mercy seat | the throne of God. |
| ~ musnud | a seat with a cushion that is used as a throne by Indian princes. |
| ~ peacock-throne | the golden throne of former kings of Delhi; stolen by the Persians in 1739 and subsequently lost; symbol of the former Shah of Iran. |
n. (artifact) | 2. can, commode, crapper, pot, potty, stool, throne, toilet | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination. |
| ~ bathroom, bath | a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet. |
| ~ flushless toilet | a toilet that relies on bacteria to break down waste matter (instead of using water). |
| ~ flush toilet, lavatory | a toilet that is cleaned of waste by the flow of water through it. |
| ~ plumbing fixture | a fixture for the distribution and use of water in a building. |
| ~ potty chair, potty seat | toilet consisting of a small seat used by young children. |
| ~ john, lav, lavatory, privy, toilet, bathroom, can | a room or building equipped with one or more toilets. |
| ~ toilet bowl | the bowl of a toilet that can be flushed with water. |
| ~ toilet seat | the hinged seat on a toilet. |
n. (act) | 3. 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. |
| ~ berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot | a job in an organization.; "he occupied a post in the treasury" |
v. (social) | 4. throne | sit on the throne as a ruler. |
| ~ rule, govern | exercise authority over; as of nations.; "Who is governing the country now?" |
v. (social) | 5. enthrone, throne | put a monarch on the throne.; "The Queen was enthroned more than 50 years ago" |
| ~ enthrone, vest, invest | provide with power and authority.; "They vested the council with special rights" |
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