noun.
A toy having one end tapered to a point, allowing it to be spun, as by suddenly pulling a string wound around it.
noun.
The uppermost part, point, surface, or end.
noun.
The part farthest from a given reference point.
noun.
The crown of the head.
noun.
The part of a plant, such as a rutabaga, that is above the ground.
noun.
Something, such as a lid or cap, that covers or forms an uppermost part.
noun.
A garment worn on the upper half of the body.
noun.
A platform enclosing the head of each mast of a sailing ship, to which the topmast rigging is attached.
noun.
The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak, acme, or zenith.
noun.
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noun.
The highest position or rank.
noun.
A person in this position.
noun.
The highest card or cards in a suit or hand.
noun.
The best part.
noun.
The earliest part or beginning.
noun.
The first half of an inning.
noun.
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noun.
A stroke that lands above the center of a ball, as in golf or tennis, giving it a forward spin.
noun.
A forward spin on a ball resulting from such a stroke.
noun.
One who penetrates the other person or is the dominant partner in a sexual encounter or relationship.
adjective.
Situated at the top.
adjective.
Of the highest degree, quality, rank, or amount.
adjective.
In a position of preeminence.
intransitive verb.
To form, furnish with, or serve as a top.
intransitive verb.
To reach or go over the top of.
intransitive verb.
To exceed or surpass.
intransitive verb.
To be at the head of.
intransitive verb.
To remove the top or uppermost part from; crop.
intransitive verb.
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intransitive verb.
To strike the upper part of (a ball), giving it forward spin.
intransitive verb.
To make (a stroke) in this way.
intransitive verb.
To make a finish, an end, or a conclusion.
phrasal verb.
To fill up (a container), especially when it is almost full to begin with.
phrasal verb.
To finish up.
phrasal verb.
To put the framework for the top story on (a building).
phrasal verb.
To fill up (a ship, for example).
phrasal verb.
To cease rising.
phrasal verb.
To give up one's career just as one becomes highly successful.
idiom.
(off the top of (one's) head) In an impromptu way.
idiom.
(on top) At the highest point or peak.
idiom.
(on top) In a dominant, controlling, or successful position.
idiom.
(on top of) In control of.
idiom.
(on top of) Fully informed about.
idiom.
(on top of) In addition to; besides.
idiom.
(on top of) Following closely on; coming immediately after.
idiom.
(on top of the world) In a position of great happiness or success.
idiom.
(over the top) Surpassing a goal or quota.
idiom.
(over the top) Excessively expressive or dramatic.
idiom.
(over the top) Over the breastwork, as an attack in trench warfare.