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ceilings
noun(ceil-ing)
an upper limit on what is allowed
Synonyms: cap, roof,
Examples:
He put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him.
ceilings
noun(ceil-ing)
maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)
ceilings
noun(ceil-ing)
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
ceilings
noun(ceil-ing)
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
Examples:
He hated painting the ceiling.

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