Definition of ceiling in English:

ceiling

noun ˈsiːlɪŋˈsilɪŋ

1The upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment.
（房间等的）天花板
the books were stacked from floor to ceiling
Example sentencesExamples
- Some people are filled with a sense of freedom and openness when they walk into a large, near-empty room with a high ceiling, high windows and plenty of light.
- And carefully consider each step before you begin ripping into wall and basement ceilings to make room for that second set of pipes.
- It was the only one with a bathroom - a brand new one, all pink - which occupied one third of a cottage with minute rooms, low ceilings, dirt floors, and no windows.
- Finally, the attic conversion has added two further rooms with walls and ceilings panelled in white deal.
- Since it is on the first floor there are high ceilings and the sitting room has elegant, full-length windows overlooking the square.
- Check the level of insulation in your exterior and basement walls, ceilings, attic, floors, and crawl spaces.
- Since then the bedroom ceiling has collapsed into the room and the bathroom ceiling is coming down on me as well.
- He restored the brickwork, plastering, floors and ceilings room by room.
- Both of these rooms have floor to ceiling picture windows as well as garden access.
- The interconnecting family room has a pine-panelled ceiling, double Velux windows and an Italian tiled floor.
- Hard landscape materials are the walls, floors and ceilings of our outdoor rooms.
- It took on a vaguely human outline and grew until it filled the room ceiling to floor.
- The traditional Scottish tower house has flagstone floors and a vaulted ceiling in the dining room.
- All surfaces including walls, windows, ceilings, floors and ceramics should be tested.
- The side-mounted styles are handy for rooms with low ceilings or limited floor space.
- Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below.
- The rooms, with high ceilings and parquet floors, have been furnished with flair by the owner, Otto Wiesenthal, and are hung with contemporary art from his private collection.
- Set in what looks like a vast wine cellar, the walls and ceilings of the main room are exposed brick, as is the private back room space that holds up to 140 people.
- The walls, floors and ceilings of the classrooms in the school have been painted with pictures either made by pupils or local artists.
- The airy rooms had high ceilings; windows and doors opened onto shady verandahs.
Synonyms
roof, vault, vaulting
French plafond
1. 1.1 An upper limit set on prices, wages, or expenditure.
  〈喻〉（价格、工资或开支的）最高限度，最大限额，上限。参见GLASS CEILING
  the government imposed a wage ceiling of 3 per cent
  Example sentencesExamples
  It's another economic certainty: price ceilings cause a shortage of sellers.
  The development of an economically viable way to extract oil from oil shale would put a ceiling on oil prices and would extend the oil era by decades.
  Other alternatives proposed to the government include setting up a ceiling price on imported rice and applying a special customs inspection, he said.
  One of the main problems is that Ofcom can only introduce price ceilings for BT because it is the dominant telecoms provider.
  Soon, the ceiling on poll expenditure was increased with necessary amendments to the law.
  The bill does not propose to impose a ceiling on the level of interest rates that can be charged by loan companies, which some organisations feel is a mistake.
  Annual price rises would be limited to a ceiling determined by the government in line with inflation and exchange rate considerations.
  Also, strict wage ceilings were maintained on public enterprises.
  By accepting the ceiling on total expenditures, the European Parliament would gain credibility with governments and the electorate.
  Fares on some routes would leap to their price ceiling, or 25 per cent above the reference price.
  The 1820s still suffered agricultural depression despite a high ceiling for corn prices in years of poor harvests.
  But the ceiling on prices does not necessarily mean a crash is inevitable.
  Hill insisted the England squad would strike if the £20 wage ceiling was not lifted.
  The commission criticised poor financial management, breaches in employment ceilings and unauthorised expenditure in the health system.
  The only problem is that placing a ceiling on wages, although it makes business sense, means United will continue to lag behind Spain and Italy when it comes to paying players.
  There is no natural ceiling to limit the price of market water.
  But many analysts agree that the new price ceilings won't limit the ability of most power companies to make a profit in the region.
  Government sets price ceilings and floors, dictates wages through laws and labor courts, and confiscates profits.
  The doctors began an indefinite strike against CPS's plans to impose a ceiling on the yearly level of reimbursed care.
  Efforts are underway for establishing a price ceiling in this industry.
  Synonyms
  upper limit, maximum, limitation, highest permissible level/value
2. 1.2 The maximum altitude that a particular aircraft can reach.
  绝对升限
  the aircraft's quoted ceiling of 24,000 feet
  Example sentencesExamples
  This had super-charged engines and had a flying ceiling of 30,000 feet - in excess of what the Douglas could do.
  A number of miles passed under the nose as the aircraft brushed the bottom of the weather ceiling.
  The maximum cruise speed of the aircraft is 500 km per hour and the altitude ceiling 9,500 m.
  The new aircraft will also allow pilots to increase their flying hours from 150 to 200 because of the aircraft's higher operating ceiling.
3. 1.3 The altitude of the base of a cloud layer.
  云幂底部高度
  Example sentencesExamples
  On the day of the flight, the weather was typical Pacific Northwest: low ceilings, rainy and cool.
  The weather was VFR, with visibility at 25 miles and a broken ceiling at 20,000 feet.
  The weather ceiling was broken from 1,000 to 3,000 feet and layered above 10,000 feet.
  The forecast called for low ceilings and heavy showers, and for once, the weather-guessers were correct.
  The pilot of a single-engine Piper Cherokee flew in marginal VFR conditions when the ceiling suddenly dropped.
  All the clouds were below 20,000 feet, with broken ceilings and embedded thunderstorms.
  Although we had low ceilings and snowfall during our stay, the morning of our departure dawned with only scattered clouds at 25,000 feet.
  The cloud ceiling was about 9,000 feet, with a temperature of 62 degrees.
  A call to the forecasters confirmed weather around the ship was 250-foot ceilings and half-mile visibility.
  Observations were not made in rain, snow, or fog, or when the cloud ceiling was less than 100 m AGL.
  North Island Metro said the ceiling wasn't forecast to go any lower than 2,000 feet, with a slim chance of rain in the vicinity.
  Weather called for low ceilings and light precipitation throughout the morning, so we discussed a backup plan.
  Unfortunately the dragons can't climb above the cloud ceiling so the five travelers are stuck in the horrid weather.
2Nautical
The inside planking of a ship's bottom and sides.
舱内衬板
Example sentencesExamples
- Suddenly a thud knocked the shuttle ninety degrees as the crew inside were bashed against the ceiling of the small craft.

Derivatives

ceilinged

adjective

in combination high-ceilinged rooms

Origin

Middle English (denoting the action of lining the interior of a room with plaster or panelling): from ceil + -ing¹. sense 1 dates from the mid 16th century.

The reason ceiling has the -ing ending usually associated with action is that it was originally an action, from to ceil meaning ‘line (the interior of a room) with plaster or ling’, perhaps from Latin celare, ‘conceal’. The sense describing the upper interior surface of a room, dates from the mid 16th century.

Rhymes

appealing, Darjeeling, dealing, feeling, Keeling, peeling, revealing, self-sealing, shieling, wheeler-dealing, wheeling

Definition of ceiling in US English:

ceiling

nounˈsilɪŋˈsēliNG

1The upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment.
（房间等的）天花板
Example sentencesExamples
- He restored the brickwork, plastering, floors and ceilings room by room.
- Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below.
- Check the level of insulation in your exterior and basement walls, ceilings, attic, floors, and crawl spaces.
- It was the only one with a bathroom - a brand new one, all pink - which occupied one third of a cottage with minute rooms, low ceilings, dirt floors, and no windows.
- Since then the bedroom ceiling has collapsed into the room and the bathroom ceiling is coming down on me as well.
- Hard landscape materials are the walls, floors and ceilings of our outdoor rooms.
- The walls, floors and ceilings of the classrooms in the school have been painted with pictures either made by pupils or local artists.
- The side-mounted styles are handy for rooms with low ceilings or limited floor space.
- It took on a vaguely human outline and grew until it filled the room ceiling to floor.
- The interconnecting family room has a pine-panelled ceiling, double Velux windows and an Italian tiled floor.
- The airy rooms had high ceilings; windows and doors opened onto shady verandahs.
- Since it is on the first floor there are high ceilings and the sitting room has elegant, full-length windows overlooking the square.
- Both of these rooms have floor to ceiling picture windows as well as garden access.
- Finally, the attic conversion has added two further rooms with walls and ceilings panelled in white deal.
- The traditional Scottish tower house has flagstone floors and a vaulted ceiling in the dining room.
- And carefully consider each step before you begin ripping into wall and basement ceilings to make room for that second set of pipes.
- Set in what looks like a vast wine cellar, the walls and ceilings of the main room are exposed brick, as is the private back room space that holds up to 140 people.
- Some people are filled with a sense of freedom and openness when they walk into a large, near-empty room with a high ceiling, high windows and plenty of light.
- All surfaces including walls, windows, ceilings, floors and ceramics should be tested.
- The rooms, with high ceilings and parquet floors, have been furnished with flair by the owner, Otto Wiesenthal, and are hung with contemporary art from his private collection.
Synonyms
roof, vault, vaulting
1. 1.1 An upper limit, typically one set on prices, wages, or expenditure.
  〈喻〉（价格、工资或开支的）最高限度，最大限额，上限。参见GLASS CEILING
  See also glass ceiling
  Example sentencesExamples
  Efforts are underway for establishing a price ceiling in this industry.
  By accepting the ceiling on total expenditures, the European Parliament would gain credibility with governments and the electorate.
  But the ceiling on prices does not necessarily mean a crash is inevitable.
  Other alternatives proposed to the government include setting up a ceiling price on imported rice and applying a special customs inspection, he said.
  Government sets price ceilings and floors, dictates wages through laws and labor courts, and confiscates profits.
  It's another economic certainty: price ceilings cause a shortage of sellers.
  The bill does not propose to impose a ceiling on the level of interest rates that can be charged by loan companies, which some organisations feel is a mistake.
  Fares on some routes would leap to their price ceiling, or 25 per cent above the reference price.
  The 1820s still suffered agricultural depression despite a high ceiling for corn prices in years of poor harvests.
  One of the main problems is that Ofcom can only introduce price ceilings for BT because it is the dominant telecoms provider.
  The doctors began an indefinite strike against CPS's plans to impose a ceiling on the yearly level of reimbursed care.
  Hill insisted the England squad would strike if the £20 wage ceiling was not lifted.
  The commission criticised poor financial management, breaches in employment ceilings and unauthorised expenditure in the health system.
  But many analysts agree that the new price ceilings won't limit the ability of most power companies to make a profit in the region.
  There is no natural ceiling to limit the price of market water.
  Also, strict wage ceilings were maintained on public enterprises.
  Annual price rises would be limited to a ceiling determined by the government in line with inflation and exchange rate considerations.
  The development of an economically viable way to extract oil from oil shale would put a ceiling on oil prices and would extend the oil era by decades.
  The only problem is that placing a ceiling on wages, although it makes business sense, means United will continue to lag behind Spain and Italy when it comes to paying players.
  Soon, the ceiling on poll expenditure was increased with necessary amendments to the law.
  Synonyms
  upper limit, maximum, limitation, highest permissible level, highest permissible value
2. 1.2 The maximum altitude that a particular aircraft can reach.
  绝对升限
  Example sentencesExamples
  This had super-charged engines and had a flying ceiling of 30,000 feet - in excess of what the Douglas could do.
  A number of miles passed under the nose as the aircraft brushed the bottom of the weather ceiling.
  The maximum cruise speed of the aircraft is 500 km per hour and the altitude ceiling 9,500 m.
  The new aircraft will also allow pilots to increase their flying hours from 150 to 200 because of the aircraft's higher operating ceiling.
3. 1.3 The altitude of the base of a cloud layer.
  云幂底部高度
  Example sentencesExamples
  The weather ceiling was broken from 1,000 to 3,000 feet and layered above 10,000 feet.
  The weather was VFR, with visibility at 25 miles and a broken ceiling at 20,000 feet.
  The cloud ceiling was about 9,000 feet, with a temperature of 62 degrees.
  The pilot of a single-engine Piper Cherokee flew in marginal VFR conditions when the ceiling suddenly dropped.
  On the day of the flight, the weather was typical Pacific Northwest: low ceilings, rainy and cool.
  Unfortunately the dragons can't climb above the cloud ceiling so the five travelers are stuck in the horrid weather.
  North Island Metro said the ceiling wasn't forecast to go any lower than 2,000 feet, with a slim chance of rain in the vicinity.
  A call to the forecasters confirmed weather around the ship was 250-foot ceilings and half-mile visibility.
  The forecast called for low ceilings and heavy showers, and for once, the weather-guessers were correct.
  All the clouds were below 20,000 feet, with broken ceilings and embedded thunderstorms.
  Although we had low ceilings and snowfall during our stay, the morning of our departure dawned with only scattered clouds at 25,000 feet.
  Weather called for low ceilings and light precipitation throughout the morning, so we discussed a backup plan.
  Observations were not made in rain, snow, or fog, or when the cloud ceiling was less than 100 m AGL.
2Nautical
The inside planking of a ship's bottom and sides.
舱内衬板
Example sentencesExamples
- Suddenly a thud knocked the shuttle ninety degrees as the crew inside were bashed against the ceiling of the small craft.

Origin

Middle English (denoting the action of lining the interior of a room with plaster or paneling): from ceil + -ing. ceiling (sense 1) dates from the mid 16th century.

词汇	ceiling
释义	Definition of ceiling in English: ceiling noun ˈsiːlɪŋˈsilɪŋ 1The upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment. （房间等的）天花板 the books were stacked from floor to ceiling Example sentencesExamples Some people are filled with a sense of freedom and openness when they walk into a large, near-empty room with a high ceiling, high windows and plenty of light. And carefully consider each step before you begin ripping into wall and basement ceilings to make room for that second set of pipes. It was the only one with a bathroom - a brand new one, all pink - which occupied one third of a cottage with minute rooms, low ceilings, dirt floors, and no windows. Finally, the attic conversion has added two further rooms with walls and ceilings panelled in white deal. Since it is on the first floor there are high ceilings and the sitting room has elegant, full-length windows overlooking the square. Check the level of insulation in your exterior and basement walls, ceilings, attic, floors, and crawl spaces. Since then the bedroom ceiling has collapsed into the room and the bathroom ceiling is coming down on me as well. He restored the brickwork, plastering, floors and ceilings room by room. Both of these rooms have floor to ceiling picture windows as well as garden access. The interconnecting family room has a pine-panelled ceiling, double Velux windows and an Italian tiled floor. Hard landscape materials are the walls, floors and ceilings of our outdoor rooms. It took on a vaguely human outline and grew until it filled the room ceiling to floor. The traditional Scottish tower house has flagstone floors and a vaulted ceiling in the dining room. All surfaces including walls, windows, ceilings, floors and ceramics should be tested. The side-mounted styles are handy for rooms with low ceilings or limited floor space. Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below. The rooms, with high ceilings and parquet floors, have been furnished with flair by the owner, Otto Wiesenthal, and are hung with contemporary art from his private collection. Set in what looks like a vast wine cellar, the walls and ceilings of the main room are exposed brick, as is the private back room space that holds up to 140 people. The walls, floors and ceilings of the classrooms in the school have been painted with pictures either made by pupils or local artists. The airy rooms had high ceilings; windows and doors opened onto shady verandahs. Synonyms roof, vault, vaulting French plafond 1.1 An upper limit set on prices, wages, or expenditure. 〈喻〉（价格、工资或开支的）最高限度，最大限额，上限。参见GLASS CEILING the government imposed a wage ceiling of 3 per cent Example sentencesExamples It's another economic certainty: price ceilings cause a shortage of sellers. The development of an economically viable way to extract oil from oil shale would put a ceiling on oil prices and would extend the oil era by decades. Other alternatives proposed to the government include setting up a ceiling price on imported rice and applying a special customs inspection, he said. One of the main problems is that Ofcom can only introduce price ceilings for BT because it is the dominant telecoms provider. Soon, the ceiling on poll expenditure was increased with necessary amendments to the law. The bill does not propose to impose a ceiling on the level of interest rates that can be charged by loan companies, which some organisations feel is a mistake. Annual price rises would be limited to a ceiling determined by the government in line with inflation and exchange rate considerations. Also, strict wage ceilings were maintained on public enterprises. By accepting the ceiling on total expenditures, the European Parliament would gain credibility with governments and the electorate. Fares on some routes would leap to their price ceiling, or 25 per cent above the reference price. The 1820s still suffered agricultural depression despite a high ceiling for corn prices in years of poor harvests. But the ceiling on prices does not necessarily mean a crash is inevitable. Hill insisted the England squad would strike if the £20 wage ceiling was not lifted. The commission criticised poor financial management, breaches in employment ceilings and unauthorised expenditure in the health system. The only problem is that placing a ceiling on wages, although it makes business sense, means United will continue to lag behind Spain and Italy when it comes to paying players. There is no natural ceiling to limit the price of market water. But many analysts agree that the new price ceilings won't limit the ability of most power companies to make a profit in the region. Government sets price ceilings and floors, dictates wages through laws and labor courts, and confiscates profits. The doctors began an indefinite strike against CPS's plans to impose a ceiling on the yearly level of reimbursed care. Efforts are underway for establishing a price ceiling in this industry. Synonyms upper limit, maximum, limitation, highest permissible level/value 1.2 The maximum altitude that a particular aircraft can reach. 绝对升限 the aircraft's quoted ceiling of 24,000 feet Example sentencesExamples This had super-charged engines and had a flying ceiling of 30,000 feet - in excess of what the Douglas could do. A number of miles passed under the nose as the aircraft brushed the bottom of the weather ceiling. The maximum cruise speed of the aircraft is 500 km per hour and the altitude ceiling 9,500 m. The new aircraft will also allow pilots to increase their flying hours from 150 to 200 because of the aircraft's higher operating ceiling. 1.3 The altitude of the base of a cloud layer. 云幂底部高度 Example sentencesExamples On the day of the flight, the weather was typical Pacific Northwest: low ceilings, rainy and cool. The weather was VFR, with visibility at 25 miles and a broken ceiling at 20,000 feet. The weather ceiling was broken from 1,000 to 3,000 feet and layered above 10,000 feet. The forecast called for low ceilings and heavy showers, and for once, the weather-guessers were correct. The pilot of a single-engine Piper Cherokee flew in marginal VFR conditions when the ceiling suddenly dropped. All the clouds were below 20,000 feet, with broken ceilings and embedded thunderstorms. Although we had low ceilings and snowfall during our stay, the morning of our departure dawned with only scattered clouds at 25,000 feet. The cloud ceiling was about 9,000 feet, with a temperature of 62 degrees. A call to the forecasters confirmed weather around the ship was 250-foot ceilings and half-mile visibility. Observations were not made in rain, snow, or fog, or when the cloud ceiling was less than 100 m AGL. North Island Metro said the ceiling wasn't forecast to go any lower than 2,000 feet, with a slim chance of rain in the vicinity. Weather called for low ceilings and light precipitation throughout the morning, so we discussed a backup plan. Unfortunately the dragons can't climb above the cloud ceiling so the five travelers are stuck in the horrid weather. 2Nautical The inside planking of a ship's bottom and sides. 舱内衬板 Example sentencesExamples Suddenly a thud knocked the shuttle ninety degrees as the crew inside were bashed against the ceiling of the small craft. Derivatives ceilinged adjective in combination high-ceilinged rooms Origin Middle English (denoting the action of lining the interior of a room with plaster or panelling): from ceil + -ing¹. sense 1 dates from the mid 16th century. The reason ceiling has the -ing ending usually associated with action is that it was originally an action, from to ceil meaning ‘line (the interior of a room) with plaster or ling’, perhaps from Latin celare, ‘conceal’. The sense describing the upper interior surface of a room, dates from the mid 16th century. Rhymes appealing, Darjeeling, dealing, feeling, Keeling, peeling, revealing, self-sealing, shieling, wheeler-dealing, wheeling Definition of ceiling in US English: ceiling nounˈsilɪŋˈsēliNG 1The upper interior surface of a room or other similar compartment. （房间等的）天花板 Example sentencesExamples He restored the brickwork, plastering, floors and ceilings room by room. Do not step through attic floor joists onto the ceiling of the room below. Check the level of insulation in your exterior and basement walls, ceilings, attic, floors, and crawl spaces. It was the only one with a bathroom - a brand new one, all pink - which occupied one third of a cottage with minute rooms, low ceilings, dirt floors, and no windows. Since then the bedroom ceiling has collapsed into the room and the bathroom ceiling is coming down on me as well. Hard landscape materials are the walls, floors and ceilings of our outdoor rooms. The walls, floors and ceilings of the classrooms in the school have been painted with pictures either made by pupils or local artists. The side-mounted styles are handy for rooms with low ceilings or limited floor space. It took on a vaguely human outline and grew until it filled the room ceiling to floor. The interconnecting family room has a pine-panelled ceiling, double Velux windows and an Italian tiled floor. The airy rooms had high ceilings; windows and doors opened onto shady verandahs. Since it is on the first floor there are high ceilings and the sitting room has elegant, full-length windows overlooking the square. Both of these rooms have floor to ceiling picture windows as well as garden access. Finally, the attic conversion has added two further rooms with walls and ceilings panelled in white deal. The traditional Scottish tower house has flagstone floors and a vaulted ceiling in the dining room. And carefully consider each step before you begin ripping into wall and basement ceilings to make room for that second set of pipes. Set in what looks like a vast wine cellar, the walls and ceilings of the main room are exposed brick, as is the private back room space that holds up to 140 people. Some people are filled with a sense of freedom and openness when they walk into a large, near-empty room with a high ceiling, high windows and plenty of light. All surfaces including walls, windows, ceilings, floors and ceramics should be tested. The rooms, with high ceilings and parquet floors, have been furnished with flair by the owner, Otto Wiesenthal, and are hung with contemporary art from his private collection. Synonyms roof, vault, vaulting 1.1 An upper limit, typically one set on prices, wages, or expenditure. 〈喻〉（价格、工资或开支的）最高限度，最大限额，上限。参见GLASS CEILING See also glass ceiling Example sentencesExamples Efforts are underway for establishing a price ceiling in this industry. By accepting the ceiling on total expenditures, the European Parliament would gain credibility with governments and the electorate. But the ceiling on prices does not necessarily mean a crash is inevitable. Other alternatives proposed to the government include setting up a ceiling price on imported rice and applying a special customs inspection, he said. Government sets price ceilings and floors, dictates wages through laws and labor courts, and confiscates profits. It's another economic certainty: price ceilings cause a shortage of sellers. The bill does not propose to impose a ceiling on the level of interest rates that can be charged by loan companies, which some organisations feel is a mistake. Fares on some routes would leap to their price ceiling, or 25 per cent above the reference price. The 1820s still suffered agricultural depression despite a high ceiling for corn prices in years of poor harvests. One of the main problems is that Ofcom can only introduce price ceilings for BT because it is the dominant telecoms provider. The doctors began an indefinite strike against CPS's plans to impose a ceiling on the yearly level of reimbursed care. Hill insisted the England squad would strike if the £20 wage ceiling was not lifted. The commission criticised poor financial management, breaches in employment ceilings and unauthorised expenditure in the health system. But many analysts agree that the new price ceilings won't limit the ability of most power companies to make a profit in the region. There is no natural ceiling to limit the price of market water. Also, strict wage ceilings were maintained on public enterprises. Annual price rises would be limited to a ceiling determined by the government in line with inflation and exchange rate considerations. The development of an economically viable way to extract oil from oil shale would put a ceiling on oil prices and would extend the oil era by decades. The only problem is that placing a ceiling on wages, although it makes business sense, means United will continue to lag behind Spain and Italy when it comes to paying players. Soon, the ceiling on poll expenditure was increased with necessary amendments to the law. Synonyms upper limit, maximum, limitation, highest permissible level, highest permissible value 1.2 The maximum altitude that a particular aircraft can reach. 绝对升限 Example sentencesExamples This had super-charged engines and had a flying ceiling of 30,000 feet - in excess of what the Douglas could do. A number of miles passed under the nose as the aircraft brushed the bottom of the weather ceiling. The maximum cruise speed of the aircraft is 500 km per hour and the altitude ceiling 9,500 m. The new aircraft will also allow pilots to increase their flying hours from 150 to 200 because of the aircraft's higher operating ceiling. 1.3 The altitude of the base of a cloud layer. 云幂底部高度 Example sentencesExamples The weather ceiling was broken from 1,000 to 3,000 feet and layered above 10,000 feet. The weather was VFR, with visibility at 25 miles and a broken ceiling at 20,000 feet. The cloud ceiling was about 9,000 feet, with a temperature of 62 degrees. The pilot of a single-engine Piper Cherokee flew in marginal VFR conditions when the ceiling suddenly dropped. On the day of the flight, the weather was typical Pacific Northwest: low ceilings, rainy and cool. Unfortunately the dragons can't climb above the cloud ceiling so the five travelers are stuck in the horrid weather. North Island Metro said the ceiling wasn't forecast to go any lower than 2,000 feet, with a slim chance of rain in the vicinity. A call to the forecasters confirmed weather around the ship was 250-foot ceilings and half-mile visibility. The forecast called for low ceilings and heavy showers, and for once, the weather-guessers were correct. All the clouds were below 20,000 feet, with broken ceilings and embedded thunderstorms. Although we had low ceilings and snowfall during our stay, the morning of our departure dawned with only scattered clouds at 25,000 feet. Weather called for low ceilings and light precipitation throughout the morning, so we discussed a backup plan. Observations were not made in rain, snow, or fog, or when the cloud ceiling was less than 100 m AGL. 2Nautical The inside planking of a ship's bottom and sides. 舱内衬板 Example sentencesExamples Suddenly a thud knocked the shuttle ninety degrees as the crew inside were bashed against the ceiling of the small craft. Origin Middle English (denoting the action of lining the interior of a room with plaster or paneling): from ceil + -ing. ceiling (sense 1) dates from the mid 16th century.
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