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.