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Definition of ceiling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureoverhead interior surface of a room
- The chandelier hung from the ceiling.
2.
limitupper limit of an object or action
- The budget ceiling was set at $1 million.
3.
aviationTECH. highest altitude an aircraft can maintain flightTECH.
- The plane reached its ceiling at 30,000 feet.
4.
mathematicsTECH. smallest integer greater than a numberTECH.
- The ceiling of 4.3 is 5.
5.
meteorologyTECH. altitude of the lowest cloud layerTECH.
- The ceiling was low due to thick clouds.
Images of ceiling
overhead interior surface of a room
Expressions with ceiling
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invisible barrier preventing certain groups from advancing in a hierarchy
Despite her qualifications, she felt the glass ceiling in her corporate career..
cap on earnings in a specific context
The league imposed an income ceiling on player salaries.
barrier to career advancement for Asians
She faced a bamboo ceiling in her company despite her qualifications.
invisible barrier blocking women's advancement in military or police
She hit the brass ceiling despite her qualifications.
increase a limit or maximum level
The government plans to lift the ceiling on spending.
break through barriers to advancement
She worked hard to smash the glass ceiling in her industry.
get very angry suddenly
When he saw the mess, he hit the ceiling.
set a maximum limit on something
The government decided to put a ceiling on rent prices.
increasing very quickly and significantly
The prices went through the ceiling after the announcement.
reach a point where progress is blocked by unfair limits
She hit the glass ceiling and couldn't get promoted.
fan attached to a ceiling for moving air
The ceiling fan keeps the room cool.
lift the maximum allowable level
The government plans to raise the ceiling on tax deductions.
cloudy sky that looks gray
The weather forecast predicts a gray ceiling for the entire day.
secondary ceiling fixed below the main ceiling to hide pipes or wires
The office installed a false ceiling to conceal cables and air ducts.
ceiling that curves upward forming one arch or several arches
Sunlight poured in through the windows beneath the vaulted ceiling.
express strong reaction to great pain, fear, or happiness
They had to scrape him off the ceiling after the accident.
try many ideas to see which one works
In the meeting, we threw spaghetti at the ceiling to find a solution.
light fixture with a hidden light source
The ceiling dome softly illuminated the room.
lights or light fixtures fixed directly to the ceiling surface
The new ceiling lighting makes the living room feel brighter and more welcoming.
round decoration placed on ceiling
The chandelier hung from a beautiful ceiling rose.
secondary ceiling hung below the main ceiling
The office has a drop ceiling to hide the wires.
ceiling finish resembling popcorn
They decided to remove the popcorn ceiling during the renovation.
maximum interest rate allowed on a loan
The ceiling rate on the mortgage is 5%.
maximum amount a government can legally borrow
Congress voted to increase the debt ceiling.
Origin of ceiling
Latin, caelum (heaven, sky)
Terms with ceiling included in their meaning
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home
fan mounted on the ceiling for air circulation
electrical devices
cord for operating ceiling or wall devices
architecture
window in a roof or ceiling for light
building
space between top floor ceiling and roof, sometimes used for storage
architecture
horizontal door in a floor or ceiling
art
large picture made on a wall or ceiling surface
architecture
rounded roof or ceiling
lighting
decorative ceiling light with branches for bulbs or candles
decoration
decorative trim installed where walls meet ceiling
fire safety
device on ceiling that sprays water to stop fires
home
device holding electric lights, attached to ceiling or wall
lighting
light fixture that hangs from the ceiling
architecture
arched structure forming a ceiling or roof
architecture
dome-shaped roof or ceiling
construction
wall or ceiling made with wood strips and plaster
architecture
hinged or sliding door in a floor or ceiling
vehicle interior
light fixture in the ceiling of a vehicle
ceiling or wall
flat light fixture for ceilings or walls
architecture
having a ceiling with arches or domes
interior design
light fixture hanging from the ceiling
building
short wall that does not reach the ceiling
architecture
curved support member that strengthens a building's vault or ceiling
firefighting
sudden ignition of gases near a ceiling
maritime
the ceiling of a space below decks in a vessel
Examples of ceiling in a sentence
He noticed a crack in the ceiling after the storm. The ceiling for emissions was strictly enforced. There's a ceiling on how much you can withdraw daily. The helicopter's ceiling was lower than expected. Pilots must be aware of their aircraft's ceiling during flights. In the equation, the ceiling of 7.1 is 8.
The ceiling function rounds up to the nearest whole number. Pilots were concerned about the low ceiling. The ceiling limited visibility for the landing.
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- French:plafond, limite, ...
- German:Decke, Obergrenze, ...
- Italian:soffitto, tetto, ...
- Spanish:techo, límite máximo, ...
- Portuguese:teto, limite máximo, ...
- Chinese:天花板, 上限, ...
- Japanese:天井, 上限, ...
- Arabic:سَقْف, حَد أَقْصَى, ...
- Hebrew:תִּקְרָה, תִּקְרָה, ...
- Russian:потолок, лимит, ...
- Ukrainian:стеля, ліміт, ...
- Hindi:छत, अधिकतम ऊँचाई, ...
Definition of ceil - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
mathematicsTECH. US set an upper limit in mathematicsTECH. US
- The function will ceil the value to the nearest integer.
2.
constructionDated UK cover a ceiling with plaster or boardsDated UK
- They decided to ceil the room with wooden panels.
Abbreviation
abr: ceilingRare US upper inside surface of a roomRare US
- The lamp hangs close to the ceil.
Origin of ceil
Latin, caelare (to carve)
Examples of ceil in a sentence
In programming, you might need to ceil a float value. The workers will ceil the basement tomorrow. We need to ceil the attic before winter. The crack runs across the ceil. They painted the ceil white.
View all translations of ceil
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- French:limiter, plafond, ...
- German:aufrunden, Decke, ...
- Italian:arrotondare per eccesso, soffitto, ...
- Spanish:redondear hacia arriba, techo, ...
- Portuguese:arredondar para cima, teto, ...
- Chinese:向上取整, 天花板, ...
- Japanese:切り上げる, 天井, ...
- Arabic:قَيَّدَ, سَقْف, ...
- Hebrew:לְעַגֵּל כָּלְפֵי מַעְלָה, תִּקְרָה, ...
- Russian:округлить вверх, потолок, ...
- Ukrainian:округляти, стеля, ...
- Hindi:ऊपरी सीमा निर्धारित करना, छत, ...
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