tope

/toʊp/
/təʊp/
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Other forms: topes; toping; toped

Definitions of tope
  1. verb
    drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
    synonyms: drink
    booze, drink, fuddle
    consume alcohol
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    type of:
    habituate, use
    take or consume (regularly or habitually)
  2. noun
    a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists
    synonyms: stupa
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    type of:
    shrine
    a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
Pronunciation
US
/toʊp/
UK
/təʊp/
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