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top·side

(tŏp′sīd′)

1. often topsides The surface of a ship's hull above the water line.

2. The highest position of authority.

adv. & adj.

1. On or to the upper parts of a ship; on deck.

2. In a position of authority.

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topside

(ˈtɒpˌsaɪd)

1. the uppermost side of anything

2. (Cookery) Brit and NZ a lean cut of beef from the thigh containing no bone

3. (Nautical Terms) (often plural)

a. the part of a ship's sides above the waterline

b. the parts of a ship above decks

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top•side

(ˈtɒpˌsaɪd)

n.

1. the upper side.

2. Usu., topsides. the outer surface of a hull above the water.

3. the most authoritative position or level.

adj.

4. of, pertaining to, or located on the topside.

5. of the most authoritative rank.

adv.

6. Also, top′sides`. up on the deck.

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Noun

topside - (usually plural) weather deck; the part of a ship's hull that is above the waterline

ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight

shelter deck, weather deck - upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below

plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one

Translations

controgirello

topside

[ˈtɒpsaɪd] N

1. (= uppermost side) → lado m superior, superficie f superior

2. (Culin) → tapa f y tajo redondo

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topside

[ˈtɒpˌsaɪd] n

a. (Brit) (Culin) → girello

b. (Naut) topsides npl → opera morta

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