Definitions for ceiling
ˈsi lɪŋceil·ing

Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. ceiling(noun)

   the overhead upper surface of a covered space

   "he hated painting the ceiling"

2. ceiling(noun)

   (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

3. ceiling, roof, cap(noun)

   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(noun)

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

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. ceiling(Noun)

   The surface that bounds the upper limit of a room.

   the dining room had an ornate ceiling

   Etymology: From ceiling, from ceil + -ing.

2. ceiling(Noun)

   The upper limit of an object or action.

   price ceilings

   Etymology: From ceiling, from ceil + -ing.

3. ceiling(Noun)

   The highest altitude at which an aircraft may fly.

   Etymology: From ceiling, from ceil + -ing.

4. ceiling(Noun)

   The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.

   the ceiling of 4.5 is 5, the ceiling of -4.5 is -4

   Etymology: From ceiling, from ceil + -ing.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Ceiling

   of Ceil

   Etymology: [See Cell, v. t.]

2. Ceiling(verb)

   the inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor

   Etymology: [See Cell, v. t.]

3. Ceiling(verb)

   the lining or finishing of any wall or other surface, with plaster, thin boards, etc.; also, the work when done

   Etymology: [See Cell, v. t.]

4. Ceiling(verb)

   the inner planking of a vessel

   Etymology: [See Cell, v. t.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Ceiling

   A ceiling is an overhead interior surface that covers the upper limit of a room. It is not generally considered a structural element, but a finished surface concealing the underside of the floor or roof structure above. Ceilings are classified according to their appearance or construction. A cathedral ceiling is any tall ceiling area similar to those in a church. A dropped ceiling is one in which the finished surface is constructed anywhere from a few inches to several feet below the structure above it. This may be done for aesthetic purposes, such as achieving a desirable ceiling height; or practical purposes such as providing a space for HVAC or piping. An inverse of this would be a raised floor. A concave or barrel shaped ceiling is curved or rounded, usually for visual or acoustical value, while a coffered ceiling is divided into a grid of recessed square or octagonal panels, also called a "lacunar ceiling". A cove ceiling uses a curved plaster transition between wall and ceiling; it is named for cove molding, a molding with a concave curve. Ceilings have frequently been decorated with fresco painting, mosaic tiles and other surface treatments. While hard to execute a decorated ceiling has the advantage that it is largely protected from damage by fingers and dust. In the past, however, this was more than compensated for by the damage from smoke from candles or a fireplace. Many historic buildings have celebrated ceilings. Perhaps the most famous is the Sistine Chapel ceiling by Michelangelo.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. ceiling

   The lining or planks on the inside of a ship's frame: these are placed on the flat of the floor, and carried up to the hold-beams. The term is a synonym of foot-waling (which see).

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1. ceiling

   The ceiling symbol -- In this Symbols.com article you will learn about the meaning of the ceiling symbol and its characteristic.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'ceiling' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4064

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'ceiling' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3664

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'ceiling' in Nouns Frequency: #1479

How to pronounce ceiling?

1. Alex

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

How to say ceiling in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ceiling in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ceiling in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of ceiling in a Sentence

1. Nancy Pelosi:

   The debt ceiling and the stock market were always two major motivators for Donald Trump to try and clear the way, we avoided sequestration and for the moment avoided a shutdown. For federal workers, that was very important.

2. Mark Muro:

   The concentration of the economy in bigger, denser, more science-oriented places becomes a real ceiling on effective reopening, metropolitan economic elites are well informed about the risk and may simply refuse to participate in what they may view as a precipitous opening. This is where behavior is going to have a large say, rather than political or policy positions.

3. Mitch McConnell:

   There will not be any question that we will raise the debt ceiling, i don't think there's any chance that we'll allow the country to default.

4. William Jackson:

   The key question is now whether the central bank will start intervening...Unlike the Swiss they have managed to have that ceiling without actually having to act to maintain it, the concern will be if the exchange rate does come under large pressure and if they accumulate large reserves they would be under pressure to remove the exchange rate ceiling, much like the Swiss had to do earlier in the year.

5. Tim Miller:

   The idea that [ Sanders ] has a ceiling, the idea that there are two lanes of primary voters, it doesn't work like that. Voters don't fall into neat lanes.

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