Definition of ceiling Ceiling
/siˈlɪŋ/ - [seeling] - ceil•ing
We found 18 definitions of ceiling from 8 different sources.
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What does ceiling mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: ceilings |
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| ceiling - the overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling" | ||
| upper surface the side that is uppermost | ||
| room an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view" | ||
| hallway, hall an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open; "the elevators were at the end of the hall" | ||
| ceiling - maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions) | ||
| altitude, height elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache" | ||
| absolute ceiling the maximum altitude at which an airplane can maintain horizontal flight | ||
| ceiling - an upper limit on what is allowed; "he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him"; "there was a roof on salaries"; "they established a cap for prices" | ||
| roof, cap | ||
| control the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" | ||
| ceiling - (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds | ||
| altitude, height elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface; "the altitude gave her a headache" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- ceiling (Noun)
The surface that bounds the upper limit of a room. - ceiling (Noun)
The upper limit of an object or action. - ceiling (Noun)
The highest altitude at which an aircraft may fly. - ceiling (Noun)
The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number. - ceiling (Verb)
Present participle of ceil.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- ceiling (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Ceil - ceiling (v. t.)
The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor. - ceiling (v. t.)
The lining or finishing of any wall or other surface, with plaster, thin boards, etc.; also, the work when done. - ceiling (v. t.)
The inner planking of a vessel.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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ceiling
An overhead surface that bounds the upper limit of a living space.
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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ceiling
the inside planks of a ship. See FOOT-WALEING.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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ceiling
The lining or planks on the inside of a ship's frame: these are placed on the flat of the floor, and carried up to the hold-beams. The term is a synonym of foot-waling (which see).
Wikipedia 
- A ceiling is an overhead interior surface of a room that conceals the underside of the floor or roof structure above.
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🔤- ceiling, noun, singular of ceilings.
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