top dressing |
a layer of material laid on a ground surface, such as manure or other fertilizer over plowed land or crops. |
tope |
to drink alcoholic drinks excessively and habitually. |
topee |
in India, a lightweight hat or helmet that is made of pith. |
Topeka |
the capital of Kansas. |
toper |
one who drinks alcohol habitually and excessively. |
topflight |
outstanding or superior; first-rate. |
topgallant |
of, pertaining to, or designating the mast, and any sail attached to it, that is situated above the topmast on a square-rigged ship. [2 definitions] |
top hat |
a tall, cylindrical, black silk hat with a stiff narrow brim, worn by men on formal occasions. |
top-heavy |
having too much weight at the top to be in proper balance. [2 definitions] |
topi |
variant of topee. |
topiary |
of shrubs and trees, trimmed or trained into fanciful or decorative shapes. [3 definitions] |
topic |
a general subject of conversation or other discourse. [3 definitions] |
topical |
pertinent to topics of current interest. [3 definitions] |
topic sentence |
a sentence, usu. at the beginning, that sets forth the main idea of a paragraph or other unit of expository writing. |
topknot |
a clump of hair knotted or clasped at the top of the head. [3 definitions] |
topless |
lacking a top, cover, or upper part. [3 definitions] |
top-level |
(informal) of, by, or involving the highest level or rank, as in a business, government, or military organization. |
topmast |
the mast above the lowest mast on a sailing ship, which sometimes supports a topgallant. |
topmost |
highest or farthest up. |
topnotch |
of the highest quality or rank; excellent. |
topo- |
local; place. |