ceiling boards

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ceiling boards - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Ceiling \Ceil"ing\, n. [See Cell, v. t.]
     1. (Arch.)
        (a) The inside lining of a room overhead; the under side
            of the floor above; the upper surface opposite to the
            floor.
        (b) The lining or finishing of any wall or other surface,
            with plaster, thin boards, etc.; also, the work when
            done.
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     2. (Naut.) The inner planking of a vessel.
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     Camp ceiling. See under Camp.
  
     Ceiling boards, Thin narrow boards used to ceil with.
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