ceil

Meanings

• noun

  The finished surface of a room, often made of wood or plaster, that forms the ceiling.

• verb

  To cover or close the top of something with a ceiling.

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Antonyms

floor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ceil
heel , seal , real , veil

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Variants

List of all variants of ceil that leads to same result
ceil , ceiled , ceiling , ceils

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Etymology

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Old English 'cealan' meaning 'to conceal' or 'cover'

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Trivia

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1. The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City is famous for its ornate and beautiful ceiling, painted by Michelangelo.

2. In some buildings, the ceiling height is measured in feet and inches, with the ceiling being referred to as the 'twelfth story' or the 'thirteenth floor'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roof: A roof is the exterior covering of a building, providing protection from the elements. A ceiling is the interior covering of the uppermost part of a room.

2. Architecture: The design and planning of buildings and other structures, including the use of ceilings as a decorative and functional element.

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Culture

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In architecture, a ceiling can be an ornate and decorative feature, adding character and style to a space. In literature, the term 'ceiling' can be used metaphorically to refer to a limit or restriction.

How to Memorize "ceil"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room with a beautiful, finished ceiling. Visualize the texture and color of the surface, and imagine how it adds to the overall aesthetic of the space.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ceiling' with the idea of a finished surface or covering. Think about how it relates to the concept of a roof, which provides protection and completes a structure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'The top is sealed' to remember that 'ceiling' means 'to cover or close the top of something'.

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