Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see top, hand. / (cricket) The batsman's hand that is further up the handle; used for control rather than power.

(cricket) the batsmen who bat in the first few positions

(cricket) a type of ball, bowled by a leg spin bowler, that spins forward and, when bouncing off the pitch, bounces higher than expected and slows down

Of the highest rank, or peak of excellence / In the highest division

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see muffin, top; the top of a muffin, sometimes removed to be eaten separately.

(music, radio) A radio format for popular music, usually including the 40 most popular songs at a given time.

(cricket) The edge of a bat farthest from the ground. / (cricket) A deflection of a ball off of the top edge of a bat, into the air and potentially for a catch.

(cricket) To hit the ball with the top edge of the bat.

(idiomatic) Bold; beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; outrageous. / (communication) Delivered across the Internet to a television or similar device.

(not comparable, from World War I) Over the parapet of a trench, especially at the start of a futile attack. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see over, the, top.