ceiling

Noun
Synonyms: roofcap

WordNet 3.0

Noun (4)

  1. the overhead upper surface of a covered space“he hated painting the ceiling”
  2. (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
  3. 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”Synonyms: roofcap
  4. maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Ceil \Ceil\ (s[=e]l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ceiled (s[=e]ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Ceiling.] [From an older noun, fr. F. ciel heaven, canopy, fr. L. caelum heaven, vault, arch, covering; cf. Gr. koi^los hollow.]

1.To overlay or cover the inner side of the roof of; to furnish with a ceiling; as, to ceil a room. [1913 Webster]

The greater house he ceiled with fir tree.— 2 Chron. iii. 5[1913 Webster]

2.To line or finish a surface, as of a wall, with plaster, stucco, thin boards, or the like. [1913 Webster]

Ceiling \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. [1913 Webster]

2.(Naut.) The inner planking of a vessel. [1913 Webster]

Camp ceiling. See under Camp.

Ceiling boards, Thin narrow boards used to ceil with. [1913 Webster]

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