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 2011, p. 114:

     ‘We met at official functions, topping-out ceremonies. He was lonely and didn't realize it.’

Anagrams

• out-topping, outtopping