topside
/ˈtɑpˌsaɪd/
adjective
- Located on or relating to the upper side or surface.
- We installed a topside hatch for easy access to the roof.
- The topside panel of the laptop was cracked.
- The topside layer of the soil was dry and dusty.
noun
- The upper side or surface of something.
- We painted the topside of the boat a bright white.
- The topside of the cake was decorated with fresh strawberries.
- The topside of the table was scratched from years of use.
- The part of a ship that is above the waterline.
- He climbed to the topside to check the radar equipment.
- The crew painted the topside of the ship during the calm weather.
- The captain gave orders to clean all the topside decks.
- A cut of beef from the outer part of the thigh, often used for roasting or braising.
- He sliced the topside thinly and served it with gravy.
- The butcher recommended topside for making a slow-cooked stew.
- For Sunday dinner, she roasted a topside of beef with vegetables.
Antonyms
adverb
- On or to the upper part of a ship; above deck.
- He stayed topside to watch the sunset over the ocean.
- She called everyone topside for the emergency drill.
- The sailors went topside to check the weather.