A plant whose roots are fancied to resemble teeth, as certain plants of the genus Lathraea, and various species of Dentaria. See Coralwort.

Toothed; with teeth.

To toot gently, repeatedly, or continuously, on a wind instrument, as a flute; also, to make a similar noise by any means.

The ringdove.

To cover on the top; to tip; to cap; -- chiefly used in the past participle.

the most prominent place in an advertisement or program for a theatrical performance, movie, fundraising affair, etc.; the place where the star's name usually is located.

containing information whose disclosure could result in grave danger to the national security; -- the highest of the three commonly known levels of national security classification, the others being confidential and secret.

same as First Sergeant.

A top railing supported by stanchions and equipped with netting.

A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast.

High boots, having generally a band of some kind of light-colored leather around the upper part of the leg; riding boots.

A chain for slinging the lower yards, in time of action, to prevent their falling, if the ropes by which they are hung are shot away.

A piece of canvas used to cover the hammocks which are lashed to the top in action to protect the topmen.

To drain the surface of, as land; as, to top-drain a field or farm.

The act or practice of drining the surface of land.

To apply a surface dressing of manureto,as land.

The act of applying a dressing of manure to the surface of land; also, manure so applied.

The upper rigging, spars, etc., of a ship.

Having the top or upper part too heavy for the lower part.

A lantern or light on the top of a vessel.

Proud to the highest degree.

A rope used for hoisting and lowering a topmast, and for other purposes.

Having the shape of a top; cone-shaped, with the apex downward; turbinate.

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.

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.

A topaz-yellow variety of garnet.

An outer coat; an overcoat.

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

An Eskimo house made of material other than snow, esp. one having walls of turf, driftwood, rock, or skin, and a roof of skins of the walrus or seal. In Alaska it is often partially underground and covered with timber and turf. Topeks are also used by Indians of the lower Yukon region.

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

The European crested titmouse.

unexcelled; of the highest grade; of greatest skill; exhibiting excellence; a topflight performance.

Full to the top, ore brim; brimfull.

A topgallant mast or sail.

kind of sandstone.

Gritty; sandy; rough; stony.

A place lying east or southeast of Jerusalem, in the valley of Hinnom.

Same as Toph.

One of the mineral concretions about the joints, and in other situations, occurring chiefly in gouty persons. They consist usually of urate of sodium; when occurring in the internal organs they are also composed of phosphate of calcium.

An antelope (Damaliscus corrigum jimela) having a glossy purplish brown coat. It is related to the blesbok and is native of East Africa. Also, any of various related varieties of other districts south of the Sahara.

Of or pertaining to the ornamental cutting and trimming of trees, hedges, etc.; practicing ornamental gardening.

Of or pertaining to ornamental gardening; produced by cutting, trimming, etc.; topiarian.

Topical.

Of or pertaining to a place; limited; logical application; as, a topical remedy; a topical claim or privilege.

In a topical manner; with application to, or limitation of, a particular place or topic.

A crest or knot of feathers upon the head or top, as of a bird; also, an ornamental knot worn on top of the head, as by women.

Having no top, or no visble fop; hence, fig.: very lofty; supreme; unequaled.

See Topsman, 2.

The second mast, or that which is next above the lower mast, and below the topgallant mast.

Highest; uppermost; as, the topmost cliff; the topmost branch of a tree.

One who is skilled in the science of topography; one who describes a particular place, town, city, or tract of land.

Of or pertaining to topography; descriptive of a place.

A topographer.

The description of a particular place, town, manor, parish, or tract of land; especially, the exact and scientific delineation and description in minute detail of any place or region.

The art of, or method for, assisting the memory by associating the thing or subject to be remembered with some place.

The designation of position and direction.

A name of a place.

A system of toponyms; the use of toponyms.

A double ear trumpet for estimating the direction from which sounds proceed, esp. for the use of navigators.

One that tops, in any sense of the verb; A cover of a top layer or part. One that excels, surpasses, or is extraordinary of its kind. Any device for cutting off tops; as, a turnip topper. One who tops steel ingots. A three-square float (file) used by comb makers.

A small wig for the top of the head; a toupee.

The act of one who tops; the act of cutting off the top.

Same as Topping, a., 3.

To throw down; to overturn.

Small rolls of dough, baked, cut in halves, and then browned in an oven, -- used as food for infants.

In a square-rigged vessel, the sail next above the lowermost sail on a mast. This sail is the one most frequently reefed or furled in working the ship. In a fore-and-aft rigged vessel, the sail set upon and above the gaff. See Cutter, Schooner, Sail, and Ship.

The chief drover of those who drive a herd of cattle.

The upper layer of soil; surface soil.

The act or art of taking off the top soil of land before an excavation or embankment is begun.

A stone that is placed on the top, or which forms the top.

In an inverted posture; with the top or head downward; upside down; as, to turn a carriage topsy-turvy.

A kind of cap worn in the 16th century, and copied in modern fashions; -- called also toquet.

See Toque, 1.

A law; a precept.

A gateway, commonly of wood, but sometimes of stone, consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels. It is often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture, and serves as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple.

To scratch to pieces.

A mineral occurring in emerald-green tabular crystals having a micaceous structure. It is a hydrous phosphate of uranium and copper. Called also copper uranite, and chalcolite.

Same as Torque, 1.

A light or luminary formed of some combustible substance, as of resinous wood; a large candle or flambeau, or a lamp giving a large, flaring flame.

one who sings torch songs.

a popular song with a sentimental theme of unrequited love or other form of unhappiness.

One whose office it is to carry a torch.

One who gives light with a torch, or as if with a torch.

The light of a torch, or of torches. Also adjectively; as, a torchlight procession.

The inflammable wood of certain trees (Amyris balsamifera, Amyris Floridana, etc.); also, the trees themselves.

The common mullein, the stalks of which, dipped in suet, anciently served for torches. Called also torch, and hig-taper.

Same as Torus.

A bullfighter.

A ring for fastening a hawk's leash to the jesses; also, a ring affixed to the collar of a dog, etc.

A description of sculpture such as bas-relief in metal.

The art or the description of scupture such as bas-relief in metal; toreumatography.

In relief; pertaining to sculpture in relief, especially of metal; also, pertaining to chasing such as surface ornamentation in metal.

The saibling.

A species of Turnix (Turnix sylvatica) native of Spain and Northen Africa.

Of or pertaining to Turin. A native or inhabitant of Turin; collectively, the people of Turin.

To put to extreme pain or anguish; to inflict excruciating misery upon, either of body or mind; to torture.

One who, or that which, torments; a tormentor.

Full of torment; causing, or accompanied by, torment; excruciating.

A rosaceous herb (Potentilla Tormentilla), the root of which is used as a powerful astringent, and for alleviating gripes, or tormina, in diarrhea.

Causing torment; as, a tormenting dream.

Torture; torment.

One who, or that which, torments; one who inflicts penal anguish or tortures.

A woman who torments.

Anything producing torment, annoyance, or pain.

acute, colicky pains; gripes.

Affected with tormina; griping.

p. p. of Tear.

A violent whirling wind; specifically (Meteorol.), a tempest distinguished by a rapid whirling and slow progressive motion, usually accompaned with severe thunder, lightning, and torrents of rain, and commonly of short duration and small breadth; a small cyclone-- twister -->.

The peculiar free swimming larva of Balanoglossus. See Illust. in Append.

Cylindrical with alternate swellings and contractions; having the surface covered with rounded prominences.

The quality or state of being torose.

Torose.

Of or pertaining to a torpedo; resembling a torpedo; exerting a benumbing influence; stupefying; dull; torpid.

to destroy by, or subject to the action of, a torpedo.