ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Toplight

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Toplight is a noun meaning (nautical) A lantern or light on the top of a vessel.

Meaning

(nautical) A lantern or light on the top of a vessel.

More Meanings

  1. any light at the top of something
  2. Alternative form of top light.

Example Sentences

Although exhibiting some typical Bulleid design features — the continuous curve of the bodyside and the toplights above the door droplights being particularly characteristic — the interior of the vehicles owed much to Maunsell era practice.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include portlight, jacklight, torchier, timberhead, spot, lightpost.

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