Definitions for topples

topples top·ple

Spelling: [top-uh l]
IPA: /ˈtɒp əl/

Topples is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 173 anagrams from letters in topples (eloppst).

Definitions for topples

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause to topple.
  2. to overthrow, as from a position of authority:

verb (used without object)

  1. to fall forward, as from having too heavy a top; pitch; tumble down.
  2. to lean over or jut, as if threatening to fall.

Origin of topples

1535-45; earlier top to tilt, topple (see tope1) + -le

Examples for topples

One that topples the top-down approach and engenders collaboration among companies, countries, and communities.

We set her up, like she wants, and then she topples down and hollers.

A bundle of sloppy parsley slips from the hawker's cart and topples over the wheel in driblets.

When she rings in the morning she topples off and lands on the blankets.

She topples to the ground (improbable) as the couple makes a hasty getaway, apologizing as they flee.

Brandolin topples him over on the grass and hoists him up on his own shoulders.

The best headline of the day, however, came from France's L'Equipe: "Switzerland topples a Mountain!"

Our back garden just topples right over into a ravine that ends up short on the shore.

The stock will go up, up, up, till it topples over on the lambs.

This, as it approaches the shore, straightens up to the wall-fronted form, and then topples upon the land.

Word Value for topples
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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