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

2. Noun. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds.
Generic synonyms: Altitude, Height
Category relationships: Meteorology

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

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

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]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ceiling

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ceiba tree
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ceil functions
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ceili
ceilidh
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ceilidhean
ceilidhs
ceiling (current term)
ceiling fan
ceiling function
ceiling functions
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ceilinged
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ceilinglike
ceilings
ceilis
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ceilometers
ceils
ceinture
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