topcloth

English

noun
Definitions
  • A cloth used to cover the top of anything, such as a table or a person's torso.
  • (nautical) A piece of canvas used to cover the hammocks which are lashed to the top in action to protect the topmen.

Etymology

Compound from English top + English cloth.

Origin

English

cloth

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