n the upper part of anything n the highest or uppermost side of anything n the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) n the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat n the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development n the greatest possible intensity n platform surrounding the head of a lower mast n a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin n covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container) n a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips n a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance v be superior or better than some standard v pass by, over, or under without making contact v be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point v be ahead of others; be the first v provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure) v reach or ascend the top of v strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin v cut the top off v be the culminating event v finish up or conclude s of the highest quality