Definitions of curtain
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hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
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drop, drop cloth, drop curtain
a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
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festoon
a curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful curves
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frontal
a drapery that covers the front of an altar
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portiere
a heavy curtain hung across a doorway
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shower curtain
a curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area
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theater curtain, theatre curtain
a hanging cloth that conceals the stage from the view of the audience; rises or parts at the beginning and descends or closes between acts and at the end of a performance
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safety curtain
a fireproof theater curtain to be dropped in case of fire
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scrim
a theater drop that appears opaque until it is lit from behind
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blind, screen
a protective covering that keeps things out or hinders sight
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furnishing
(usually plural) the instrumentalities (furniture and appliances and other movable accessories including curtains and rugs) that make a home (or other area) livable
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any barrier to communication or vision“a curtain of secrecy”“a curtain of trees”
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barrier
anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
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barrier
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provide with drapery
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkərtn/
UK
/ˈkətən/
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