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ceiling

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Englisch > Deutsch
ceiling
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ceil
Englisch > Englisch
ceiling
1. subst. The overhead closure of a room.
the dining room had an ornate ceiling
2. subst. The upper limit of an object or action.
price ceilings
3. subst. (aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft can safely maintain flight.
4. subst. (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.
5. subst. (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
6. subst. (nautical) The inner planking of a vessel.
Deutsch > Englisch
Decke
1. n-f. any cloth or cushion used as a covering; a tablecloth, blanket, quilt, duvet, etc.
Tischdecke - tablecloth
Bettdecke - blanket
unter einer Decke stecken - under a blanket
2. n-f. ceiling; roof (surface at the upper limit of a room or cavity)
Mir fällt die Decke auf den Kopf - The ceiling is falling on my head
3. subst. plural of Deck