Meaning of ceiling

Definition of ceiling

(noun) the overhead upper surface of a covered space; "he hated painting the ceiling"
(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds
an upper limit on what is allowed; "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"
maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

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