From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbe topped by somethingbe topped by somethingON/ON TOP OFto have something on top The roof was topped by a chimney. a hill topped by pine trees → top
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be topped by something• It is topped by a cone.• The High Altar is topped by a copper St Nicholas surrounded by putti.• The light purple flanks of the fish are topped by a golden streak dappled with red and purple.• His spare middle-aged frame is topped by a large head with sallow cheeks, thin lips, and receding chin.• It is topped by a wind-blown crust that almost holds our weight as we descend.• We were topped by ballerinas dressed as bumblebees. 