curtain ring
Definition
- Noun:
- A circular ring for holding up a curtain: A small, typically circular, loop or band designed to be attached to the top of a curtain or drape, allowing it to be hung from a rod or pole.
Usage
- Noun:
- The curtain rings slid smoothly along the rod.
- She replaced the old, tarnished curtain rings with new ones.
- Each curtain ring must be attached to the fabric's header tape.
Advanced Usage
- "To be on rings": Describes a curtain or drapery system that uses rings for hanging.
- The heavy velvet drapes are on rings for easy opening and closing.
Variants and Related Words
- Drapery ring: A synonym, often used interchangeably with "curtain ring."
- Glide: A type of curtain hardware that may incorporate a ring-like function for smooth movement on a track.
Synonyms
- Drapery ring: A ring used specifically for hanging drapes or curtains.
- Curtain glide: A hardware component that allows a curtain to slide along a rod or track.
Related Phrases
- Ring-top curtains: Curtains that are designed with built-in loops or rings at the top for hanging.
- Ring-top curtains give a modern, clean look to the window.
Related Idioms
(Note: "Curtain ring" is a specific object and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
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a circular ring for holding up a curtain
