Ceiling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001034",
  "term": "Ceiling",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The internal planking or plating fitted over the floor timbers or tank top in a ship's hold, protecting the hull structure from cargo damage. This protective layer prevents heavy or abrasive cargo from directly contacting the ship's frames and plating. It also provides a level surface for stowing cargo, often made of wood or steel.",
  "synonyms": [
    "ceil"
  ],
  "subject": "Marine and shipyard",
  "see_also": [
    "popcorn ceiling"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Deckenverkleidung",
    "es": "forro interior",
    "fr": "vaigrage"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/ceiling/"
}