roller-blind
Definition
Noun: A "roller-blind" is a type of window covering made of a single piece of fabric or material that can be rolled up or down on a cylindrical roller, typically operated by a cord, spring, or mechanism.
Usage Examples
- (The blind was rolled down to cover the window.)
- (The specific type of window covering in that room.)
- (He fitted a window shade that rolls up and down.)
Advanced Usage
"to pull down a roller-blind": to lower the blind by pulling on its cord or tab.
- He pulled down the roller-blind to create a dark room for sleeping. (He manually lowered the blind.)
"a blackout roller-blind": a type of roller-blind made with opaque fabric that blocks all light.
- The hotel room had blackout roller-blinds for complete darkness. (Blinds that prevent any light from entering.)
Variants and Related Words
Roller (n): a cylindrical object that turns, as in the mechanism of a roller-blind.
- The roller of the blind became stuck and needed repair. (The cylindrical part that the fabric winds onto.)
Blind (n): a general term for a window covering (e.g., Venetian blind, Roman blind).
- She prefers blinds over curtains for their clean look. (Any type of window shade.)
Synonyms
- Window shade: a general term for a covering that blocks light from a window.
- Roll-up blind: a type of blind that rolls up rather than folds or slides.
Related Idioms
"to raise a roller-blind": to lift or roll the blind upward to let in light.
- She raised the roller-blind to see the garden outside. (She opened the blind by rolling it up.)
"to lower a roller-blind": to bring the blind down to cover the window.
- Lower the roller-blind if you want more privacy. (Close the blind by rolling it down.)