top — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apex noun The highest point of something, especially where it comes to a point; the peak or pinnacle.
- crest noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
- crown noun An ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch as a symbol of royal power.
- pinnacle noun The highest point of achievement or success.
- spire noun A tall, tapering structure that rises to a point, especially on top of a church tower.
- summit noun The highest point of a mountain or hill.
Senses
top is used for these senses in English:
- apex (geometry) The highest point in a plane or solid figure, relative to a base line or plane.
- apex The highest or the greatest part of something, especially forming a point.
- apex (figuratively) The moment of greatest success, expansion, etc.
- crest The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
- crown The highest part of an arch.
- pinnacle The highest point.
- spire The top, or uppermost point, of anything; the summit. [from 17th c.]
- summit The highest point of a hill, mountain, or similar geographical feature.
crest — full definition
- noun The highest point of something, such as a hill or wave.
- noun A tuft of feathers or fur on an animal's head, or a decorative emblem, especially of a family or institution.
- verb To reach the top of something, or to rise to a peak.