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Definition of Ceiling
1. Noun. The overhead upper surface of a covered space. "He hated painting the ceiling"
Group relationships: Hall, Hallway, Room
Specialized synonyms: Overhead
Generic synonyms: Upper Surface
Specialized synonyms: Overhead
Generic synonyms: Upper Surface
2. Noun. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds.
3. Noun. An upper limit on what is allowed. "They established a cap for prices"
Exact synonyms: Cap, Roof
Generic synonyms: Control
Specialized synonyms: Glass Ceiling
Derivative terms: Cap
Generic synonyms: Control
Specialized synonyms: Glass Ceiling
Derivative terms: Cap
4. Noun. Maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions).
Generic synonyms: Altitude, Height
Specialized synonyms: Absolute Ceiling, Combat Ceiling, Service Ceiling
Specialized synonyms: Absolute Ceiling, Combat Ceiling, Service Ceiling
Definition of Ceiling
1. n. The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor.
Definition of Ceiling
1. Noun. The surface that bounds the upper limit of a room. ¹
2. Noun. The upper limit of an object or action. ¹
3. Noun. (aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft may fly. ¹
4. Noun. (mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number. ¹
5. Verb. (present participle of ceil) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ceiling
1. the overhead lining of a room [n -S]