topside /ˈtɑp.saɪd/noun 5adjective 1adverb 1forms 1 noun5 •The side or part of something that is at the top.Yet the topside exerts significant control over the lower ionosphere and hence also has an indirect effect on long-range radio communications. — 1964 •The surface of a ship’s hull that is above the water line. •The structure and assembly of modules above the jacket or gravity base sub structure.Future plans are for tripod designs in up to 90m of water, supporting lightweight topsides and braced mono towers for marginal field developments. — 1997 •The structure and assembly of modules on the deck of any floating installation. •(UK, Australia) The outer side of a round of beef.Slow roasting is better for lean or not so tender cuts such as topside or whole bolar blade, which are not suitable to be cooked very pink. — 2008 adjective1 •Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge. adverb1 •Abovedeck, such as on the weather deck or bridge. formstopsides
