The maximum interest rate permitted by state law for a given loan. A ceiling is a common feature of floating rate notes.

The height above the earth's surface of the lowest layer that is reported as broken or overcast; or the vertical visibility into an indefinite ceiling.

The highest price, interest rate, or other numerical factor allowable in a financial transaction.

An aircraft's ceiling is the maximum height at which it can fly safely.

The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the floor.

an section of the climb that juts abruptly outward and looms overhead; also called roof or overhang

1. an actual or assumed upper limit. 2. the highest possible score on a test. See also ceiling effect.

The ceiling of a value is the smallest whole number greater than that value. See also floor.

The maximum allowable human exposure limit for an airborne substance; not to be exceeded even momentarily. Also see "TLV".

An exposure limit, measured over the shortest time period feasible, that must not be exceeded during any part of the employee's workday.

The concentration that should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure

an exposure level (as in PEL-C, REL-C, or TLV-C) that should not be exceeded during any part of the day, assessed as a 15-minute TWA unless otherwise specified

The inner planking of a vessel.

Planking covering the frames on the inner side of the hull. Larger timbers in the same position intended for strengthening are termed walings or thickstuff.

(SEALING). The inside planking forming the floor of a barge's hold; at the sides the lining is carried up to just beneath the inwale.

The inside planking of a vessel.