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Definition of ceiling



Overview of noun ceiling

The noun ceiling has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)
1. (7) ceiling

(the overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling")

2. (3) ceiling

((meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds)

3. (2) ceiling, roof, cap

(an upper limit on what is allowed; "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")

4. ceiling

(maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions))