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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