top
top
- n the upper part of anything
the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
the title should be written at the top of the first page - n the highest or uppermost side of anything
put your books on top of the desk
only the top side of the box was painted - n the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
- n the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth - n the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
at the top of his profession - n the greatest possible intensity
he screamed at the top of his lungs - n platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
- n a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
he got a bright red top and string for his birthday - n covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
he removed the top of the carton
he couldn't get the top off of the bottle - n a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
he stared as she buttoned her top - n a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
they had the big top up in less than an hour - v be superior or better than some standard
She topped her performance of last year - v pass by, over, or under without making contact
the balloon cleared the tree tops - v be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
A star tops the Christmas Tree - v be ahead of others; be the first
she topped her class every year - v provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
the towers were topped with conical roofs - v reach or ascend the top of
The hikers topped the mountain just before noon - v strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
- v cut the top off
top trees and bushes - v be the culminating event
- v finish up or conclude
They topped off their dinner with a cognac
top the evening with champagne - a situated at the top or highest position
the top shelf