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top hat
nounMedium
/tɒp hæt/A tall, cylindrical hat with a flat top, traditionally worn by men on formal occasions.
top kick
nounLow
/ˌtɒp ˈkɪk/A military slang term for the highest-ranking non-commissioned officer in a unit, typically a sergeant major or equivalent.
top kill
nounC2
/ˌtɒp ˈkɪl/An oil well control technique to stop an uncontrolled flow (blowout) by pumping heavy fluid into the well from above.
top loader
nounmedium
/ˌtɒp ˈləʊdə/A machine or device, especially a washing machine, that loads items from the top.
top management
nounC1
/ˌtɒp ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/The highest-ranking executives and decision-makers in an organization.
top off
nounverbmedium
/tɒp ɒf/To fill something completely, especially by adding a small amount to reach the top, or to finish or complete something with a final action.
top out
verbB2
/ˌtɒp ˈaʊt/To reach the highest point, level, or maximum amount; to cease increasing.
top quark
nounC2
/ˌtɒp ˈkwɑːk/A type of elementary particle, the heaviest of all quarks, a fundamental constituent of matter.
top round
nounLow-medium
/ˌtɒp ˈraʊnd/A specific cut of beef from the inner, lean section of the hind leg.
top sergeant
nounC2 (Very low frequency outside military/aviation contexts)
/ˌtɒp ˈsɑː.dʒənt/A senior non-commissioned officer rank in the military, typically the highest-ranking sergeant in a company or similar unit, responsible for leadership, administration, and discipline.
top slicing
nounLow in general language, medium in financial and technical contexts.
/tɒp ˈslaɪsɪŋ/A tax relief method in the UK where gains from life insurance policies are averaged over the years held to reduce tax liability.
top surgery
nounC1
/ˌtɒp ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/A gender-affirming surgical procedure to remove breast tissue and/or reconstruct the chest to achieve a typically masculine contour.
top ten
adjectiveplural-nounHigh
/tɒp tɛn/The ten best or most popular items in a specific category, often used in rankings.
top timber
nounC1/C2 (Low frequency, literary/archaic)
/ˌtɒp ˈtɪmbə/The highest or most prominent members of an organization or society; the elite.
top up
nounverbHigh in British English, Medium in American English
/ˌtɒp ˈʌp/To add more of something to reach a full or desired level.
top whack
nounC1
/ˌtɒp ˈwæk/The maximum price, amount, or rate; the absolute limit or ceiling.
top yeast
nounC2
/tɒp jiːst/A type of yeast used in brewing that ferments at the top of the liquid, typically for producing ales.
top-dress
verbverb-transitiveC2 / Very Low Frequency / Technical
/ˈtɒp ˌdres/To apply a layer of material (especially fertilizer, soil, or compost) to the surface of the ground without digging it in.
top-flight
adjectivenounC1
/ˌtɒp ˈflaɪt/Of the highest quality or rank; excellent; first-rate.
top-hat scheme
nounLow
/ˌtɒp ˈhæt skiːm/A private pension arrangement offered by employers to senior executives or high-earning employees, providing benefits beyond the standard workplace pension.

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