CEILING
Scrabble letter values: C3E1I1L1I1N1G2 = 10
Definition
- noun the overhead upper surface of a covered space.
- noun (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds.
- noun an upper limit on what is allowed. — synonyms: roof, cap
- noun maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions).
Examples
- “he hated painting the ceiling”
- “he put a ceiling on the number of women who worked for him”
- “there was a roof on salaries”