Meaning of CEILING
| Pronunciation: | | 'seeling
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- [n] the overhead upper surface of a room; "he hated painting the ceiling"
- [n] (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
- [n] maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
- [n] an upper limit on what is allowed; "they established a cap for prices"
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| | Synonyms: | | cap |
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| | See Also: | | absolute ceiling, altitude, combat ceiling, control, hall, hallway, height, overhead, room, service ceiling, upper surface | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Ceil"ing\, n. [See {Cell}, v. t.]
1. (Arch.)
(a) The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side
of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the
floor.
(b) The lining or finishing of any wall or other surface,
with plaster, thin boards, etc.; also, the work when
done.
2. (Naut.) The inner planking of a vessel.
{Camp ceiling}. See under {Camp}.
{Ceiling boards}, Thin narrow boards used to ceil with.
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| | Definition: | | Seeing a ceiling in your dream, represents a mental or spiritual perspective. |
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| Easton Bible Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | the covering (1 Kings 7:3,7) of the inside roof and walls of a house with planks of wood (2 Chr. 3:5; Jer. 22:14). Ceilings were sometimes adorned with various ornaments in stucco, gold, silver, gems, and ivory. The ceilings of the temple and of Solomon's palace are described 1 Kings 6:9, 15; 7:3; 2 Chr. 3:5,9. |
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