the higher end of anything on a slope. British.
tops,
the part of anything that is first or foremost; beginning: Let's go over it from the top again. the highest or leading place, position, rank, etc.: at the top of the class. the highest point, pitch, or degree: to talk at the top of one's voice. a person or thing that occupies the highest or leading position. the best or choicest part: the top of all creation. a covering or lid, as of a container or vehicle. any of various outer garments for the upper body, as a blouse, shirt, or sweater: a sale on cotton tops and shorts. Nautical. a platform surrounding the head of a lower mast on a ship, and serving as a foothold, a means of extending the upper rigging, etc. Chemistry. the part of a mixture under distillation that volatilizes first. Bridge.
Sports.
Baseball.
Slang. the dominant partner in a sexual relationship or encounter, especially the penetrator in anal intercourse (opposed to bottom). Textiles.
the tops, Informal. the most outstanding person or thing in ability, favor, etc.: As a friend, she's the tops. |
