Ceiling vs. Skeiling

Ceiling vs. Skeiling — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ceiling and Skeiling

Ceilingnoun

The overhead closure of a room.

the dining room had an ornate ceiling

Skeilingnoun

(architecture) A straight sloped part of a ceiling, such as on the underside of a pitched roof.

Ceilingnoun

The upper limit of an object or action.

price ceilings

Ceilingnoun

(aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.

Ceilingnoun

(meteorology) The measurement of visible distance from ground or sea level to an overcast cloud cover; under a clear sky, the ceiling measurement is identified as "unlimited."

Even though it was cloudy, there was still enough ceiling for the Blue Angels to perform a great show.

Ceilingnoun

(mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.

the ceiling of 4.5 is 5, the ceiling of -4.5 is -4
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Ceilingnoun

(nautical) The inner planking of a vessel.

Ceilingverb

present participle of ceil

Ceilingnoun

the overhead upper surface of a room;

he hated painting the ceiling

Ceilingnoun

(meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

Ceilingnoun

an upper limit on what is allowed;

they established a cap for prices

Ceilingnoun

maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

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