tops

Tops are the plural of top and can refer to several distinct notions. In clothing, a top is an upper garment worn on the torso, with many styles from T-shirts and blouses to tank tops and crop tops. Tops vary by neckline, sleeve length, fit, and fabric, including cotton, wool, silk, and synthetics. They can be casual, formal, athletic, or sleepwear, and may be designed to be worn on their own or as an underlayer.

Spinning tops are toys designed to spin on a point. They have a body and a tip, and are energized by a string, a notch, or a flick of the wrist. Spinning tops date to ancient civilizations and appear in many cultures, with materials ranging from wood and clay to metal and plastic. In physics, tops illustrate angular momentum, gyroscopic stability, and precession. Performance tops emphasize balance and spin duration, while novelty tops focus on design and visual effects.

Other uses: the plural tops can refer to the upper parts of objects, such as the tops of trees, hills, or buildings; or to the leading items in a ranking, as in the tops of the list.