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top1 [tɑːp, Brit tɒp] N (spinning top)

top
pião m

I . top2 N

1. top (highest part):

top of head
topo m
top of mountain
cume m
top of tree
copa f
from top to bottom
from top to toe
to be at the top fig
to get on top of sth fig
to go over the top fig

2. top (on):

on top of pile of books
on top of table

3. top (clothing):

top
top m

4. top (upper end):

top
ponta f
top of bottle
tampa f
top of list, page
alto m
top of pen
tampa f

5. top (surface):

top
top of table
tampo m

II . top2 ADJ

1. top (highest, upper):

top

2. top (best):

top

3. top (most successful):

top

4. top (most important):

top

5. top (maximum):

top
máximo(-a)

III . top2 <-pp-> VB trans

1. top (be at top of):

top

2. top (be better than):

top

3. top (put at top):

to top sth off with sth

spinning top N

spinning top
pião m

top up VB trans

1. top up (fill up again):

top up

2. top up (add to):

top up

top hat N

top hat

top-heavy ADJ

top-level ADJ

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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A diverter at the top of the elevator allows the grain to be sent to the chosen bin.
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There is another trail to the top of the volcano, but this is long, steep and strenuous.
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There were two wounds to his right side, and two to the top of his head, which would probably have resulted in unconsciousness.
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Daffy's one possession he is proud of is his paper-mache parade float, constructed on top of a minivan, which is his main means of transportation.
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In other words, every knit stitch is flanked on all four sides (left and right, top and bottom) by purl stitches, and vice versa.
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On top of this is a combination of slowly permeable and well drained fine loam over clay.
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It has good maneuverability and can come to a full stop in only one ship length from top speed.
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And top it all off by relaxing on a chaise lounge set directly on the pearly white-sand beach.
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Her deep sector knowledge and broad rolodex make her one of the top search professionals in this area.
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An onboard preamp is controlled by bass/treble boost rollers and an on/off switch located on the top control panel.
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