curtain

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curtain

A child pulls back the curtain to see the morning sun.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A piece of fabric hung to cover a window, doorway, or similar opening: A curtain is typically used to block light, provide privacy, or for decoration.
    • A barrier that conceals or separates: A curtain can be any physical or metaphorical barrier that obstructs vision or communication.
    • The screen or drape separating the stage from the auditorium in a theater: In this context, the curtain is raised or lowered at the beginning and end of acts or performances.

  2. Verb:

    • To provide or cover with a curtain: The action of hanging a curtain or drapes.
    • To conceal or separate with or as if with a curtain: To use something to hide or partition an area.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • She drew the heavy velvet curtain to block out the morning sun.
    • A thick curtain of fog made driving dangerous.
    • The audience applauded as the curtain fell at the end of the play.

  • Verb:

    • We need to curtain the new bay window in the living room.
    • A row of tall shrubs curtained the garden from the street.
Advanced Usage
  • "to bring down the curtain on (something)": to mark the end of something.
    • The scandal brought down the curtain on his political career.
  • "behind the curtain": in secret; not publicly known.
    • Important decisions were made behind the curtain.
  • "curtain call": the appearance of performers at the end of a show to acknowledge applause.
    • The actor received a standing ovation during his curtain call.
Variants and Related Words
  • Curtained (adj.): Provided with or concealed by a curtain.
    • The curtained windows gave the room a cozy feel.
  • Curtaining (n.): Material used for making curtains.
  • Curtain-raiser (n.): A short play or performance before the main event; an event that precedes and signals the start of something more important.
Synonyms
  • Drapery (n.): Cloth arranged in folds, especially as curtains.
  • Drape (n./v.): A curtain; to cover or adorn with cloth.
  • Screen (n.): A partition used to conceal or protect.
  • Veil (n.): A piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Curtain off: To separate or partition an area using a curtain or similar barrier.
    • They curtained off a section of the room to create a private space.
Related Idioms
  • "It's curtains (for someone/something)": It is the end or ruin for someone or something.
    • If the boss finds out, it's curtains for my job.
  • "Draw a curtain over something": To conceal something; to avoid discussing a subject.
    • He preferred to draw a curtain over his past mistakes.
  • "Lift the curtain on something": To reveal something previously hidden or secret.
    • The documentary lifted the curtain on the inner workings of the industry.
curtain

A child pulls back the curtain to see the morning sun.

Noun
  1. any barrier to communication or vision
    • a curtain of secrecy
    • a curtain of trees
  2. hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
Verb
  1. provide with drapery
    • curtain the bedrooms

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