ceiling
English
/ˈsiːlɪŋ/
noun
Definitions
- 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.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English celing (paneling, cover hanging) derived from Old French celer (conceal).
Origin
Old French
celer
Gloss
conceal
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Cognates and derived terms
- ceilinged English
- ceilingless English
- ceilinglessness English
- ceilinglike English
- ceilingward English
- ceilingwards English
- subceiling English
- unceilinged English
- cēlāre Latin
- celing Middle English
- síleáil Irish
- celer Old French
- सीलिंग Hindi
- siling Malay
- silin Hausa
- siling Brunei Malay