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Ceiling

/ˈsiːlɪŋ/

To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar.

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📖 Definitions of "Ceiling"

verb

1
To line or finish (a surface, such as a wall), with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or similar.
2
To set a higher bound.

noun

1
The overhead closure of a room.
"the dining room had an ornate ceiling"
2
The upper limit of an object or action.
3
The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
4
The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited."

🔄 Synonyms of "Ceiling"

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Word	Definition
capnoun	A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Ceiling"

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Word	Definition
capnoun	A close-fitting hat, either brimless or peaked.
roofnoun	(architecture) The external covering at the top of a building.
floornoun	(countable) The interior bottom or surface of a house or building; the supporting surface of a room.
domenoun	(architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.
thresholdnoun	The lowermost part of a doorway that one crosses to enter; a sill.
roofingnoun	The process of constructing a roof or roofs.
plankingnoun	(slang) The practice of lying face down with arms to the sides, in unusual public spaces, and taking photographs to record the act.
umbrellanoun	A cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
locknoun	Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.
brinknoun	The edge, margin, or border of a steep place, as of a precipice; a bank or edge.
plateaunoun	A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
moonroofnoun	(automotive) A sunroof that has a clear glass panel, rather than being opaque, so that light can enter the vehicle even when the roof is closed.
sunroofnoun	(automotive) A fixed or operable opening in a vehicle roof (car or truck) which allows fresh air and/or light to enter the passenger compartment. A sunroof may include a transparent or opaque panel and may be manually operated or power driven.
stoppernoun	Someone or something that stops something.
shelternoun	(countable) Somewhere one can find protection.
brimnoun	The topmost lip or rim of a container, or a natural feature shaped like a container.
cut-offnoun	Alternative spelling of cutoff. [The point at which something terminates or to which it is limited.]
blanketnoun	A heavy, loosely woven fabric, usually large and woollen, used for warmth while sleeping or resting.
bordernoun	The line or frontier area separating political or geographical regions.
edgenoun	An advantage.