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Definition of cloud ceiling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
meteorologyTECH. lowest level at which clouds cover the sky substantiallyTECH.
- The cloud ceiling was too low for safe flying today..
- Pilots checked the cloud ceiling before takeoff.
- The cloud ceiling made the day look gloomy.
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Expressions with cloud
sky becomes covered with clouds
The sky began to cloud over before the storm.
sky becomes overcast with clouds
The sky began to cloud up before the storm.
state of extreme happiness or bliss
After winning the lottery, she was on cloud nine.
make a problem less clear or more confusing
He tried to cloud the issue with irrelevant details.
in a state of blissful happiness
He felt on cloud nine during their honeymoon.
make someone unable to think clearly
His emotions clouded his judgment during the meeting.
influence someone's decision negatively
His personal feelings clouded his judgment on the matter.
cause doubt or suspicion
The scandal cast a cloud over his reputation.
state of being suspected of wrongdoing
The politician operated under a cloud of suspicion for years.
sign of future trouble or difficulty
The sudden drop in sales is a cloud on the horizon for the company.
make someone unable to think clearly
His emotions clouded his judgement during the meeting.
express that bad situations have some good aspect
Every cloud has a silver lining, so don't lose hope now..
feeling of deep sorrow or unhappiness
A cloud of sadness hung over him after the news.
in a state of suspicion or disgrace
He left the company under a cloud after the scandal.
every good situation can turn bad
She reminded him that every silver lining has a cloud.
cloud in the sky that looks dark
A dark cloud loomed over the horizon.
cloud of dust suspended in the air
The car drove away, leaving a dust cloud.
cloud that produces or signals rain by its dark color
A rain cloud formed above the city.
dark cloud indicating a coming storm
The storm cloud loomed over the horizon.
wall of clouds seen from afar
The ship sailed towards the looming cloud bank.
cloud of dust and debris after explosion
The explosion left a towering mushroom cloud in the sky.
ominous sign that war threatens
The war cloud loomed over the negotiations.
cloud from which snow falls or may fall
The snow cloud loomed over the mountain.
software that runs on the internet, not your device
I use a cloud app for editing photos.
Expressions with ceiling
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.
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- French:plafond nuageux, ...
- German:Wolkenuntergrenze, ...
- Italian:strato di nuvole, ...
- Spanish:techo de nubes, ...
- Portuguese:teto de nuvens, ...
- Chinese:云层底部, ...
- Japanese:雲底, ...
- Arabic:سقف السحب, ...
- Hebrew:תִּקְרַת עֲנָנִים, ...
- Russian:облачный потолок, ...
- Ukrainian:хмарний стеля, ...
- Hindi:बादल की छत, ...
- Bengali:মেঘের ছাদ, ...
- Catalan:sostre de núvols, ...
- Czech:výška spodní základny oblačnosti, ...
- Danish:skysky, ...
- Dutch:wolkendek, ...
- Greek:οροφή νεφών, ...
- Hungarian:felhőalap, ...
- Khmer:កម្ពស់ទាបបំផុតនៃពពកដែលគ្របដណ្តប់មេឃ, ...
- Korean:구름 천장, ...
- Persian:سقف ابر, ...
- Polish:pułap chmur, ...
- Portuguese (BR):teto de nuvens, ...
- Romanian:plafon de nori, ...
- Swedish:molnbas, ...
- Thai:ระดับเมฆต่ำสุด, ...
- Turkish:bulut tavanı, ...
- Vietnamese:trần mây, ...
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