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top side

top side

1 2.2
The upper surface of a thing, like paper or cake
  • noun
translation icon : parte superior
  • Switch to the Direct Selection Tool and focus on the top side of this new rectangle.

You see at this last fold, the top side and the bottom side come together and the spine is stays together.

Examples

  • There may be other things hidden underneath, but there won't be any visible seams on the top side, so that's nice.

  • I use that to find the length of the top side, which is done with this function:

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  • So on this paper, the top side gives us this result and the bottom side gives us this result.

  • Make a small hole through the top side edge of the necklace.

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  • Use it to get as many of the bubbles out as possible and then remove the film on the top side of the screen protector.

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  • Place one cake layer, top side down, on a cake stand or serving platter, and have the second layer nearby.

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  • OK, there's a couple screws on the top side which you can see are connecting right here.

  • This time, the power button's been shifted from the top side to the right, just above the volume rocker, which was two separate buttons on the first PadFone.

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  • The top side is home to a standard 1/8-inch audio jack and a secondary microphone for noise cancellation, while the primary mic is found on the bottom along with a micro USB port and the phone's stylus.

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  • When assembling the furniture, make sure the top side is facing up to ensure proper alignment.

Synonyms

top
vstop side
1.0

The upper part or surface of an object

is narrower, focusing on the flat upper face rather than any peak
upside
vstop side
13 2.5

The top surface of something like a box or roof

shares meaning but prefers a more descriptive phrasing
upper surface
vstop side
1 2.8

The top side of an object that you can touch or see

is the same idea but stresses the exact top face
upper side
vstop side
2.3

The top surface of an object that faces up

has identical meaning but differs only in wording
topside
vstop side
3.7

The top surface of a thing like a table

matches this sense but uses a two word phrasing

Antonyms

26 2.9

The lower side of something that faces the ground

Surface Forms

top side singular
top sides plural

Morphology

top + side

The meaning 'the highest or uppermost surface' is directly and compositionally derived from 'top' (highest) + 'side' (surface/face). This is a simple, transparent compound following common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Top side comes from the simple image of the top (the highest part) and the side (the surface), meaning the face that points 'up'. That's why people say top side when they mean the upper surface of paper, a cake, or a fence.