Beam ceiling

beam ceiling

[′bēm ‚sē·liŋ] (architecture) A ceiling having the beams exposed to view.

Beam ceiling

A ceiling formed by the underside of the floor, exposing the beams that support it; also applies to a false ceiling imitating exposed beams.

beam ceiling

1. A ceiling, usually of wood, made in imitation of exposed floor beams with the flooring showing between. 2. The underside of a floor, showing the actual beams, and finished to form a ceiling.