4. To strike the top of, as a wall, with the hind feet, in jumping, so as to gain new impetus; -- said of a horse.
5. To improve (domestic animals, esp. sheep) by crossing certain individuals or breeds with other superior.
6. (Naut.) To raise one end of, as a yard, so that that end becomes higher than the other.
7. To cut, break, or otherwise take off the top of (a steel ingot) to remove unsound metal.
8. (Golf) To strike (the ball) above the center; also, to make (as a stroke) by hitting the ball in this way.
Top, v. i. 1. (Golf) To strike a ball above the center.