round top

British

noun

a platform round the masthead of a sailing ship

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Example Sentences

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Despite heading into the final round top of the pool, the English champions are still yet to officially qualify.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2026

He drew me to a window and we looked down at the statehouse building, its round top illuminated in the sun.

From The Verge • Oct. 10, 2017

Ex-Spurs midfielder Jermaine Jenas tweeted: "Gutted is an understatement. An aspiring coach and all round top guy. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2017

The round top makes it an especially good piece to fit into a corner.

From Time Magazine Archive

He wore a dark cloth hat whose wide brim and round top obscured his eyes, which I was trying without success to catch.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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