| n. | 1. | (Arch.) The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor. | ||||||
| 2. | (Naut.) The inner planking of a vessel.
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| Noun | 1. | ceiling - the overhead upper surface of a room; "he hated painting the ceiling" |
| 2. | ceiling - (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds | |
| 3. | ceiling - an upper limit on what is allowed; "they established a cap for prices" Synonyms: cap | |
| 4. | ceiling - maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions) |
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