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to be eminent; to tower.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"lofty ridges and topping mountains"},{"definition":"To predominate.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"topping passions"},{"definition":"To excel; to rise above others.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To raise one end of (a yard, etc.), making it higher than the other.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(dyeing) To cover with another dye.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"to top aniline black with methyl violet to prevent greening"},{"definition":"To put a stiffening piece or back on (a saw blade).","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To arrange (fruit, etc.) with the best on top.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"(of a horse) To strike the top of (an obstacle) with the hind feet while jumping, so as to gain new impetus.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To improve (domestic animals, especially sheep) by crossing certain individuals or breeds with other superior breeds.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To cut, break, or otherwise take off the top of (a steel ingot) to remove unsound metal.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To strike (the ball) above the centre; 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