"ceiling" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: upper surface - the side that is uppermost

subtypes: overhead - (nautical) the top surface of an enclosed space on a ship
is a part of:
- hall, hallway - an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
- room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
referred to in: meteorology - the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)

is a type of: altitude, height - elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
is a type of: control - the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

subtypes: glass ceiling - a ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions

same as: cap, roof
is a type of: altitude, height - elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
subtypes:
- absolute ceiling - the maximum altitude at which an airplane can maintain horizontal flight
- combat ceiling, service ceiling - altitude above which a plane cannot climb faster than a given rate