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ceiling

Definition:

(nou) the overhead upper surface of a covered space (nou) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds (nou) an upper limit on what is allowed (nou) maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈsiːlɪŋ

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The old tile flooring was literally the ceiling for the basement.

The lightning sparked a fire between the slates of the roof and the ceiling.

It forms the floor of the midbrain whereas the tectum forms the ceiling.

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