topside

English

noun
Definitions
  • The side or part of something that is at the top.
  • (nautical) The surface of a ship’s hull that is above the water line.
  • (construction) The structure and assembly of modules above the jacket or gravity base sub structure.
  • (construction) The structure and assembly of modules on the deck of any floating installation.
  • (UK) The outer side of a round of beef.

Etymology

Compound from English top + English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant).

Origin

English

side

Gloss

long, trailing, ample, vast, distant

Concept
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Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

遠

Emoji
🤥 🦒

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