(n): the extended spatial location of something
(n): the highest or uppermost side of anything
(n): a surface forming part of the outside of an object
(n): the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
(n): a point located with respect to surface features of some region
(n): the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
(n): (sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
(n): the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
(n): a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
(n): the greatest possible intensity
(n): high level or degree; the property of being intense
(n): platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
(n): a raised horizontal surface
(n): a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
(n): an artifact designed to be played with
(n): covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
(n): an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
(n): a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
(n): clothing that is designed for women to wear
(n): a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
(n): a tent made of canvas fabric
(v): be superior or better than some standard
(v): distinguish oneself
(v): pass by, over, or under without making contact
(v): travel past
(v): be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
(v): be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
(v): be ahead of others; be the first
(v): provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
(v): give something useful or necessary to
(v): reach or ascend the top of
(v): reach a destination, either real or abstract
(v): strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
(v): cause to move by striking
(v): cut the top off
(v): cultivate, tend, and cut back the growth of
(v): be the culminating event
(v): end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
(v): finish up or conclude
(v): come or bring to a finish or an end
(adj): prenominal) (vs. bottom) (vs. side) -- (situated at the top or highest position
(adj): situated at an apex
(adj): forming or providing a crown or summit
(adj): at or nearest to the top
(adj): the topmost one of two