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The definition of top

32 Definitions of: top

1. noun, the highest or uppermost part of anything
2. noun, the most important or successful position
3. noun, the part of a plant that is above ground
4. noun, a thing that forms or covers the uppermost part of anything, esp a lid or cap
5. noun, the highest degree or point
6. noun, the most important person
7. noun, the best or finest part of anything
8. noun, the loudest or highest pitch (esp in the phrase top of one's voice)
9. noun, short for top gear
10. noun, cards the highest card of a suit in a player's hand
11. noun, sport a) a stroke that hits the ball above its centre b)short for topspin
12. noun, a platform around the head of a lower mast of a sailing vessel, the edges of which serve to extend the topmast shrouds
13. noun, chem the part of a volatile liquid mixture that distils first
14. noun, a garment, esp for a woman, that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
15. noun, a) the high-frequency content of an audio signal b) (as modifier)
16. noun, blow one's top to lose one's temper
17. noun, on top of a) in addition to b) in complete control of (a difficult situation, job, etc)
18. noun, off the top of one's head with no previous preparation; extempore
19. noun, over the top a) over the parapet or leading edge of a trench b) over the limit; excessive(ly); lacking restraint or a sense of proportion
20. noun, the top of the morning a morning greeting regarded as characteristic of Irishmen
21. adjective, of, relating to, serving as, or situated on the top
22. adjective, excellent
23. verb, to form a top on (something)
24. verb, to remove the top of or from
25. verb, to reach or pass the top of
26. verb, to be at the top of
27. verb, to exceed or surpass
28. verb, slang to kill
29. verb, sport a) to hit (a ball) above the centre b) to make (a stroke) by hitting the ball in this way
30. verb, chem to distil off (the most volatile part) from a liquid mixture
31. verb, to add other colorants to (a dye) in order to modify the shade produced
32. verb, top and tail a) to trim off the ends of (fruit or vegetables) before cooking them b) to wash a baby's face and bottom without immersion in a bath ▷ See also top off ▷ See also, top out ▷ See also, tops ▷ See also, top up
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1. noun, a toy that is spun on its pointed base by a flick of the fingers, by pushing a handle at the top up and down, etc
2. noun, anything that spins or whirls around
3. noun, sleep like a top to sleep very soundly
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Synonyms:	beat, transcend, great, coat, peak, summit, head, crown, height, ridge	And more...
Antonyms:	bottom, low

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