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| 1. | [ noun ] the overhead upper surface of a room | |
| Examples: | "he hated painting the ceiling" |
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| Related terms: | upper_surface overhead room hallway | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds | |
| Related terms: | altitude meteorology | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (economics,politics) an upper limit on what is allowed | |
| Synonyms: | cap | |
| Examples: | : "they established a cap for prices" |
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| Related terms: | control glass_ceiling cap | |
| 4. | [ noun ] maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions) | |
| Related terms: | altitude combat_ceiling absolute_ceiling | |
| Similar spelling: |
ceilinged coiling chilling Ceylonese |
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