ceil

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verb \ ˈsēl \

Definition of ceil

transitive verb

1 :to furnish (something, such as a wooden ship) with a lining

2 :to furnish with a ceiling

Recent Examples of ceil from the Web

Up to 50% savings on 100s of items including lamps, light fixtures, outdoor lighting, mirrors, ceiling fans, furniture and more.

— megan stein, PEOPLE.com, "19 Weekend Super Sales: Here's Where to Save on Furniture, Decor, Rugs and More Right Now," 25 Aug. 2017
Ceiling tiles still littered the office floor Monday along with tiny glass shards.

— Washington Post, "Director of bombed mosque says it lacks security cameras," 7 Aug. 2017
As some Fitbit wearers find amusing ways to skip steps—attaching the devices to hamster balls, ceiling fans, and power tools—a new wrist gadget aims to make sure others never miss one.

— beth mole, Ars Technica, "Fitbit for the blind: Echolocation-based smartwatch aids sightless steps," 4 Aug. 2017
Why does a retailer that sells faucets and ceiling fans have an interest in futuristic exoskeletons?

— phil wahba, Fortune, "Lowe’s Goes High on Innovation," 28 June 2017
The home has covered porches in the front, where the deep porch features ceiling fans, and in the rear.

— andrea f. siegel, baltimoresun.com, "Historic Howard house was built in three different eras," 9 June 2017
Armed with a 94- to 98-mph fastball and a sharp breaking ball, Greene is among the highest-ceiling high school pitchers in recent memory.

— frankie piliere, USA TODAY, "Hunter Greene or Brendan McKay? Top prospects in the MLB draft," 6 June 2017
The back porches both feature stone floors, ceiling fans and stone columns adding great ambiance.

— star-telegram, star-telegram.com, "Knieper Real Estate | Granbury," 2 June 2017
Ceiling fans are smarter, sleeker and quieter than ever.

— megan buerger, The Denver Post, "Ceiling fans that look cool while keeping you cool," 1 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of ceil

Middle English celen, from Medieval Latin celare, caelare, perhaps from Latin caelare to carve, from caelum chisel; akin to Latin caedere to cut

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First Known Use: 15th century

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