toplines

Noun

topline (plural toplines)

1. The upper curvature of a horse's or dog's withers, back, and loin.
   • When viewing the horse in profile, attention must be paid to the curvature and proportions of the topline.2002, Ted S. Stashak, Ora Robert Adams, Adams' Lameness in Horses, page 75
2. (attributive, often) Top billing.
   • In recent weeks Cosby has, perhaps more than any other topline entertainer of the moment, been both at the pinnacle and at the crossroads.1969 July, Ebony, volume 24, number 9, page 146
3. (attributive, often) The first line, the topmost-ranking line; the most important thing.
   • Near-synonyms: (in attributive uses) TLDR, BLUF, bottom-line, bottom line

   Synonyms:

   TLDR, BLUF, bottom-line, bottom line

4. The edge that runs along the top of the opening of a shoe.
5. The vocal parts of a piece of music (particularly pop).

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