ceiling

/ˈsiːlɪŋ/noun
Early Childhood
1

The overhead closure of a room.

2

The upper limit of an object or action.

3

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

4

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."

5

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

6

The inner planking of a vessel.

7

The maximum permitted level in a financial transaction.

8

The overhead interior surface that covers the upper limits of a room.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing