ceiling's
Upper surface's possessive
Ceiling's is the possessive form of ceiling—the overhead surface of a room or an upper limit.
The word appears when describing something belonging to or associated with a ceiling: The ceiling's paint was peeling, The debt ceiling's latest increase sparked debate.
Also used in contractions: The ceiling's too low for this chandelier.
Vertical extent upward
- plasterWall-coating paste
- drywallGypsum-core building panels
- joistsHorizontal building beams
- beamsRays or supports
rafters · panels · tiles · insulation · crown molding · light fixtures · fan · popcorn
height
Vertical extent upward
beams · rafters · panels · tiles · insulation · crown molding · light fixtures · fan · popcorn · textured
cap
Covering for top
- maximumGreatest permitted quantity
- thresholdPoint of beginning
- upper boundMaximum permitted value
restriction · quota · debt · price · spending · budget · salary · rent · wage · glass
cloud
Atmospheric water vapor mass
- visibilityRange of clear sight
- altitudeMeasured height above reference
- flightAerial journey by aircraft
weather · overcast · low · unlimited · minimum · pilot · instrument · VFR · IFR · clearance
- ceiling fanOverhead air circulator
- hit the ceilingLose one's temper suddenly
- glass ceilingUnacknowledged limit blocking advancement
- high ceilingsElevated overhead clearance
- ceiling lightLamp fixed above
- popcorn ceilingSprayed textured ceiling surface