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1. (noun) ceiling
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
"he hated painting the ceiling"

2. (noun) ceiling
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

3. (noun) 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. (noun) ceiling
maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

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