top: betekenis en definities

The uppermost part, point, surface, or end.

The part farthest from a given reference point: took a jump shot from the top of the key.

The crown of the head: from top to toe.

The part of a plant, such as a rutabaga, that is above the ground.

Something, such as a lid or cap, that covers or forms an uppermost part.

A garment worn on the upper half of the body, especially a sweater or knit shirt.

Nautical A platform enclosing the head of each mast of a sailing ship, to which the topmast rigging is attached.

The highest degree, pitch, or point; the peak, acme, or zenith: "It had come at a time when he was not feeling at the top of his form” ( Anthony Powell).

The highest position or rank: at the top of his profession.

A person in this position.

Games The highest card or cards in a suit or hand.

The best part.

The earliest part or beginning: She played the piece again, from the top.

Baseball The first half of an inning.

Sports A stroke that lands above the center of a ball, as in golf or tennis, giving it a forward spin.

Sports A forward spin on a ball resulting from such a stroke.

Situated at the top: the top shelf.

Of the highest degree, quality, rank, or amount: in top form; the top ten bestsellers.

In a position of preeminence: the top historian in her department.

To form, furnish with, or serve as a top.

To reach the top of.

To go over the top of.

To exceed or surpass.

To be at the head of: She topped her class.

To remove the top or uppermost part from; crop: topped the fruit trees.