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ceiling definition

ceil·ing (sē′liŋ)

noun

  1. the inside top part or covering of a room, opposite the floor
  2. any overhanging expanse seen from below
  3. an upper limit set on anything, as by official regulation a ceiling on prices
  4. Aeron.
    1. a covering of clouds limiting vertical visibility
    2. the height of the lower surface of such a covering
    3. the maximum height at which an aircraft can fly under normal conditions

Etymology: < ceil

ceiling Idioms

hit the ceiling

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Slang to lose one's temper

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ceiling Synonyms

ceiling

n.

roof, dome, baldachin, canopy, topside covering, cover, plafond, planchement (both French), upper limit.

Types of ceilings include: groined, beamed, timbered, plaster, cove, fan vaulting,

hit the ceiling*

become angry, lose one's temper, fume; see rage 1.


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ceiling Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • vault: There are stunning sea views from the character lounge with its vaulted ceiling.

Adjective modifier

  • textured: First Floor Landing - Loft access, smoke detector, textured ceiling.

Modifies a noun

  • joist: Specially designed to fit between ceiling joists with a gap of only 305mm.

Noun used with modifier

  • plaster: A beautiful plaster ceiling was constructed in the drawing room.
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ceiling quotes

Lying in bed would be an altogether perfect and supreme experience if only one had a coloured pencil long enough to draw on the ceiling.

-Chesterton, G(ilbert) K(eith)

Those little eyes so helpless and appealing One day will flash and send you crashing through the ceiling.

-Lerner, AlanJay

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