ceil
Americanverb (used with object)
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to overlay (the ceiling of a building or room) with wood, plaster, etc.
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to provide with a ceiling.
verb
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to line (a ceiling) with plaster, boarding, etc
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to provide with a ceiling
Etymology
Origin of ceil
1400–50; late Middle English celen to cover, to panel < ?
Example Sentences
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With this he caught hold of one of the thin boards used by the "river-traders" to ceil the room, and, with a powerful wrench, tore it off.
From Raftmates A Story of the Great River by Munroe, Kirk
In the 3rd pers. sing. aspiration may be employed, e.g. n� ceil, “he does not hide,” n� cheil, “he does not hide it.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
The wall papers mostly used come in grounds of cream, amber, rose, pale olive, fawn, ceil blue and light gray, with designs and traceries of contrasting hues.
From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous
Dame, v�istes unkes hume nul de desuz ceil Tant ben s�ist esp�e no la corone el chef!
From A Handbook of the English Language by Latham, R. G. (Robert Gordon)
When he had come first to the Paymaster's that drooping ceil was just within the reach of his outstretched hand; now he could touch it with his brow.
From Gilian The Dreamer His Fancy, His Love and Adventure by Munro, Neil
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