topgallant

Of, relating to, or being the mast above the topmast, its sails, or its rigging.

Raised above adjacent parts or structures.

Being above the topmast and below the royal: applied to mast, sail, rigging, etc.

Topping; fine.

The topgallant mast, sail, or rigging of a ship.

Figuratively, any elevated part, place, etc.

A topgallant mast or sail.

Fig.: Anything elevated or splendid.

Situated above the topmast and below the royal mast; designatb, or pertaining to, the third spars in order from the deck. See Illustration of Ship.

Fig.: Highest; elevated; splendid.