ceiling
Nouns
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(n) the overhead upper surface of a covered space
- he hated painting the ceiling
- (n) (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
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(n) 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
- (n) maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)