rest atop

Examples (10)

• Her thin hands were resting atop the quilted bed cover.
• The ancient statue's head seemed to rest precariously atop its crumbling base.
• A thick layer of snow had come to rest softly atop the evergreen branches.
• He carefully placed the delicate ornament to rest atop the mantelpiece.
• Small, colourful birds often rest atop the telephone wires in the morning.
• The crown jewels will rest securely atop a velvet cushion during the exhibition.
• A single, solitary cloud rested motionless atop the highest peak.
• The heavy book was resting atop a pile of magazines on the table.
• After a long flight, the weary traveler's luggage finally came to rest atop the carousel.
• Can you make sure the lid rests properly atop the pot to keep the steam in?