cima

/ˈtʃiːmə/

Definitions

1. noun

the highest point or the summit of a mountain, hill, or other elevated area

“She reached the cima of the mountain after hours of climbing.”

2. noun

the top or highest point of something, such as a chart or a list

“The cima of the bestseller list was dominated by novels this year.”

3. proper noun

the name of a town in Italy, known for its medieval architecture

“The town of Cima in Italy is famous for its well-preserved medieval castle.”

4. verb

to reach or climb to the top of something

“She cima the difficult rock face with the help of her experienced guide.”

Synonyms

  • apex
  • summit

Antonyms

  • base
  • bottom