topping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a flavorful addition on top of a dish
   
2. verb be superior or better than some standard
   transcend; exceed; top; overstep; go past; pass.
   
   • She exceeded our expectations
   • She topped her performance of last year
3. verb pass by, over, or under without making contact
   clear; top.
   
   • the balloon cleared the tree tops
4. verb be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
   top.
   
   • A star tops the Christmas Tree
5. verb be ahead of others; be the first
   top; lead.
   
   • she topped her class every year
6. verb provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
   top; top out.
   
   • the towers were topped with conical roofs
7. verb reach or ascend the top of
   top.
   
   • The hikers topped the mountain just before noon
8. verb strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
   top.
   
9. verb cut the top off
   pinch; top.
   
   • top trees and bushes
10. verb be the culminating event
    top; crown.
    
    • The speech crowned the meeting
11. verb finish up or conclude
    top; top off.
    
    • They topped off their dinner with a cognac
    • top the evening with champagne
12. adjective satellite excellent; best possible
    top-hole; top-flight.
    

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