topping out

English

Etymology

From top out.

Noun

topping out (uncountable)

  1. The finishing of a building's roof, often accompanied by a special ceremony.
    • 2000, JG Ballard, Super-Cannes, Fourth Estate, published 2011, page 114:
      ‘We met at official functions, topping-out ceremonies. He was lonely and didn't realize it.’

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