Noun
upper -
piece of leather or synthetic material that forms the part of a shoe or boot above the sole that encases the foot; "Uppers come in many styles"
piece of leather a separate part consisting of leather
shoe footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
boot a form of foot torture in which the feet are encased in iron and slowly crushed
quarter clemency or mercy shown to a defeated opponent; "he surrendered but asked for quarter"
toe box the forward tip of the upper of a shoe or boot that provides space and protection for the toes; "the toe box may be rounded or pointed"
upper -
a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
amphetamine ,
pep pill ,
speed
excitant ,
stimulant drug ,
stimulant a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
drug of abuse ,
street drug a drug that is taken for nonmedicinal reasons (usually for mind-altering effects); drug abuse can lead to physical and mental damage and (with some substances) dependence and addiction
amphetamine sulfate ,
amphetamine sulphate a sulfate derivative of amphetamine that is used as a stimulant for the central nervous system
bennie ,
benzedrine a form of amphetamine
dexedrine ,
dextroamphetamine sulphate an isomer of amphetamine (trade name Dexedrine) used as a central nervous system stimulant
upper -
the higher of two berths
upper berth
Adjective
upper -
higher in place or position; "the upper bunk" ; "in the upper center of the picture" ; "the upper stories"
upper -
superior in rank or accomplishment; "the upper half of the class"
upper -
the topmost one of two
