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Meaning of 'ceiling' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ceiling [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Ceil
2 . Ceiling [ v. t.]
- The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor.
- The lining or finishing of any wall or other surface, with plaster, thin boards, etc.; also, the work when done.
- The inner planking of a vessel.

Meaning of 'ceiling' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ceiling [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the overhead upper surface of a covered space
Example in sentence:
  • he hated painting the ceiling
Meaning (2):
- an upper limit on what is allowed
Example in sentence:
  • 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

Nearby Words:

ceil ceiled ceint

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