flattop

noun flat·top \ ˈflat-ˌtäp \

Definition of flattop

: something with a flat or flattened upper surface: such as

a : aircraft carrier

b : a modified crew cut

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The first woman to navigate the flattop Enterprise.

— carl prine, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Vice Admiral Tyson "to leave a large hole" in the Navy," 14 Sep. 2017
Fresh does mean each tortilla is given the griddle treatment, swelling and charring just so on the sizzling flattop located behind a glass guard and viewable from just about anywhere in the restaurant.

— lindsey mcclave, The Courier-Journal, "MexA Steak Tacos worthy of regular chorus of praise | Review," 27 Sep. 2017
Most places use a panini press, but here it is done by hand, flattening the sandwich against the flattop, simply because it has always been done that way.

— larry olmsted, USA TODAY, "The Mississippi cafe for fresh Gulf seafood on weekdays," 21 Sep. 2017
Khalid's cozy knits, pops of color, and that inimitable, flattop-meets-Afro pouf of hair speak to a guy who's cool, comfortable, but never flashy.

— julia black, Esquire, "How Breakout Musician Khalid Became a Style Maverick," 21 Aug. 2017
Well, the two navies are roughly comparable in aircraft-carrier aviation, operating one modest flattop apiece.

— chicagotribune.com, "Who will win The Sino-Indian naval war of 2020?," 7 Aug. 2017
Extended deployments for flattops mean prolonging the tours of aircraft crews, cruisers, destroyers and submarines, too.

— carl prine, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Navy struggles with shortage of aircraft carriers," 23 June 2017
Smoked pork shank with white beans, grilled trout with arugula and a flattop burger are among the entrees.

— samantha bakall, OregonLive.com, "First look: Inside Buckman Public House, Washington High School's 300-seat restaurant," 12 June 2017
From a flattop grill helmed by a single chef, guests try an excellent twist on a tamale that’s almost as airy as a soufflé, in addition to quarter-sized baby abalone served with a sauce made from its own liver.

— kat odell, Condé Nast Traveler, "A 40-Course Meal at Enigma, Barcelona's Most Secretive Restaurant," 28 June 2017

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: a haircut in which the hair is very short on the sides and flat and evenly cut on top

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