English Explanatory Dictionary

topside

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The side or part of something that is at the top.
  2. The surface of a ship’s hull that is above the water line.
  3. The structure and assembly of modules above the jacket or gravity base sub structure.
  4. The structure and assembly of modules on the deck of any floating installation.
  5. The outer side of a round of beef.
adj
  1. Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge.
adv
  1. Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɑp.saɪd/ en-au-topside.ogg

Word forms

topside topsides

Etymology

From top + side.

Related words

bilge silverside

Derived words

topside development topside-turvy
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