Defn: A tackle used in hoisting and lowering the topmast.
TOP-TIMBERS
Top"-tim`bers, n. (Naut.)
Defn: The highest timbers on the side of a vessel, being those above the futtocks. R. H. Dana, Jr.
TOP-TOOL
Top"-tool`, n. (Blacksmithing.)
Defn: A tool applied to the top of the work, in distinction from a tool inserted in the anvil and on which the work is placed.
TOQUE
Toque, n. Etym: [F. toque; of Celtic origin; cf. W.toc.]
1. A kind of cap worn in the 16th century, and copied in modern fashions; — called also toquet. His velvet toque stuck as airily as ever upon the side of his head. Motley.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A variety of the bonnet monkey.
TOQUET
To*quet", n.