English English Dictionary

Any one of numerous species of marine top-shaped shells of the genus Trochus, or family Trochidae.

A tackle used in hoisting and lowering the topmast.

The highest timbers on the side of a vessel, being those above the futtocks.

A tool applied to the top of the work, in distinction from a tool inserted in the anvil and on which the work is placed.

The ruler or principal man in a place or country; the governor of a toparchy.

of Toparchy

A small state, consisting of a few cities or towns; a petty country governed by a toparch; as, Judea was formerly divided into ten toparchies.

The rhinocerous bird (a).

A mineral occurring in rhombic prisms, generally yellowish and pellucid, also colorless, and of greenesh, bluish, or brownish shades. It sometimes occurs massive and opaque. It is a fluosilicate of alumina, and is used as a gem.

Either one of two species of large, brilliantly colored humming birds of the Topaza, of South America and the West Indies.

A topaz-yellow variety of garnet.

An outer coat; an overcoat.

A moundlike Buddhist sepulcher, or memorial monument, often erected over a Buddhist relic.

A grove or clump of trees; as, a toddy tope.

A small shark or dogfish (Galeorhinus, / Galeus, galeus), native of Europe, but found also on the coasts of California and Tasmania; -- called also toper, oil shark, miller's dog, and penny dog.

The wren.

To drink hard or frequently; to drink strong or spiritous liquors to excess.

of Tope

One who topes, or drinks frequently or to excess; a drunkard; a sot.

The European crested titmouse.