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ceiling
noun
The overhead upper surface of a covered space
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noun
The overhead upper surface of a covered space
“He hated painting the ceiling”
noun
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
noun
Maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
noun
An upper limit on what is allowed
“He put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him”
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He hated painting the ceiling
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
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