This is the 2997th most frequent Korean word.
톱
"톱" in Korean means "saw," a tool used for cutting.
Here, '톱' refers to the tool 'saw' used for cutting wood or other materials.
톱으로 나무를 잘랐다.
I used a saw to cut the wood.
In this case, '톱' metaphorically suggests being at the top or leading position in a competition or ranking.
그는 톱에서 1등을 차지했다.
He won first place at the top.
This usage of '톱' is to imply excellence or optimal status in a particular context or performance.