| acacia |
a tree that grows in tropical areas of the world, especially in parts of Africa and Australia. The branches of an acacia spread out very wide and evenly across the top. Sometimes the top of the tree looks almost flat. |
| anvil |
a heavy metal block with a flat top on which heated metal objects are hammered into shapes. |
| barrel |
a round container with a flat top and bottom and bulging sides, often made of wood boards and metal hoops. [1/4 definitions] |
| battlement |
(often plural) a wall along the top of a castle, fort, or tower that has openings for people to shoot through. |
| better |
to do better than; to top or outdo. [1/11 definitions] |
| blowhole |
a nostril in the top of the head of a whale, dolphin, or porpoise. The blowhole is used to breathe. [1/3 definitions] |
| brim |
the top edge of a hollow object such as a cup; rim. [1/3 definitions] |
| broil1 |
to cause (something) to become extremely hot or to burn, especially at the top surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle attached to the top; pail. |
| buffet2 |
a piece of furniture with a flat top and shelves or drawers to store table linens, dishes, and silverware. [1/2 definitions] |
| bun |
a hair style shaped like a bun. The hair is gathered at the back or top of the head. [1/2 definitions] |
| buoyancy |
the capacity to float or rise to the top in a liquid or gas. |
| butte |
a steep hill or mountain with a flat top that stands alone on flat land. |
| canopy |
something high in the air or sky that is spread out over the earth. The top layer of branches and leaves in a rainforest, for example, is called a canopy. [1/2 definitions] |
| cap1 |
anything shaped like a cap that is used to cover an opening, such as a top for a bottle or tube. [1/5 definitions] |
| capital2 |
the top part of a column or pillar. |
| ceiling |
the top inside surface of a room. [1/3 definitions] |
| climb |
to move upward; go towards the top; rise. [1/5 definitions] |
| cobbler |
a fruit dessert with a thick top crust that is baked in a deep dish. [1/2 definitions] |
| convertible |
a car or boat with a top that can be folded down. [1/2 definitions] |
| crop |
to cut off the top or ends of. [1/7 definitions] |