ceiling

IPA: sˈiɫɪŋ

The overhead closure of a room.
The upper limit of an object or action.
(aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
(meteorology) The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited."
(mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
(nautical) The inner planking of a vessel.
(finance) The maximum permitted level in a financial transaction.
(architecture) The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.

Examples of "ceiling" in Sentences

The brick used to build a boveda ceiling is a special size brick.
The term "ceiling" is supposed to be exactly that; a ceiling. jgg.
: The brick used to build a boveda ceiling is a special size brick.
:: The brick used to build a boveda ceiling is a special size brick.
The shower head in the ceiling is a great idea that brings out beauty in the bathroom.
Telling people how you found Jesus in the paint on your ceiling is the surest way to get yourself blackballed from all future parties but go on a 30-minute explanation of how you have been shooting up pregnant-lady urine to lose weight and everyone is all ears.