Curtain

Word CURTAIN
Character 7
Hyphenation cur tain
Pronunciations /ˈkɜːtn̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Curtain"

What do we mean by curtain?

A piece of fabric or other material that hangs in a window or open space as a decoration, shade, screen, or divider. noun

Something that functions as or resembles a screen, cover, divider, or barrier. noun

The movable screen or drape in a theater or hall that separates the stage from the auditorium or that serves as a backdrop. noun

The rising or opening of a theater curtain at the beginning of a performance or act. noun

The time at which a theatrical performance begins or is scheduled to begin. noun

The fall or closing of a theater curtain at the end of a performance or act. noun

The part of a rampart or parapet connecting two bastions or gates. noun

A curtain wall. noun

The end. noun

Absolute ruin. noun

Death. noun

To provide (something) with a curtain or curtains. transitive verb

To close off (something) with a curtain or curtains. transitive verb

To inclose with or as with curtains; furnish or provide with curtains.

A hanging screen of a textile fabric (or rarely of leather) used to close an opening, as a doorway or an alcove, to shut out the light from a window, and for similar purposes. See blind, shade, portière, lambrequin; also altar-curtain and hanging. noun

Hangings used to shut in or screen a bedstead. noun

Hence Whatever covers or conceals like a curtain or hangings. noun

One of the movable pieces of canvas or other material forming a tent. noun

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

(by extension) The beginning of a show; the moment the curtain rises.

(fortifications) The flat area of wall which connects two bastions or towers; the main area of a fortified wall.

(also "final curtain") Death.

That part of a wall of a building which is between two pavilions, towers, etc.

A flag; an ensign.

Someone you hook up with and then they just kind of hang out in your room after Urban Dictionary

Code language when talking about a persons lips (geddit, if you tip your head sideways your lips are like a curtain to your mouth!!) used in sly situations only, when trying to compliment or hook in Urban Dictionary

It's curtainsthe ending of something or realizing it's over with or done for Urban Dictionary

The hairstyle in which shorter hair is parted in the middle, leaving 2 sections on either side. If you have this hairstyle there is a 60% higher chance someone will fall in love with you. Urban Dictionary

A slang term for the female labia majora Urban Dictionary

When someone is being an absolute dick. Usually a mess about insult but can be taken seriously . Urban Dictionary

Big funky nasty pussy lips resembling chewed-up bologna! Urban Dictionary

N. skirt Adj. the description of gettin into said skirt. Adj. a way of life by frequently getting into said skirt. Urban Dictionary

'hind parts, but cheeks with the uncanny ability to hang DOWN like drapery near the flanks or honches Urban Dictionary

True English definition for 'Swag' and is also a better way of saying swag or bars. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Curtain

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The word "curtain" in example sentences

The term “iron curtain” was used in this sense as early as 1920, and Churchill had used it earlier in a telegram to President Harry Truman, May 12, 1945: “An iron curtain is drawn down upon their front. ❋ Unknown (1989)

Designed by Bauke Knottnerus this curtain is a great piece of conversation, that can also create the illusion of more space in any room. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As the curtain is about to go up on ActII – The Indictments, one awaits the destiny of whomsoever of the WHIGs is a mendacious warmonger. ❋ Unknown (2005)

When the young girl stepped forward there was that awed hush in the room which usually falls upon an attentive audience when the curtain is about to rise on the crucial act of a dramatic play. ❋ Unknown (1912)

Talking with a person behind a curtain is a very different thing from talking face to face. ❋ Unknown (1901)

First of all that curtain is very depressing, it needs a bit of color to cheer up the room. ❋ Unknown (2010)

My vinyl shower curtain is covered in mildew right now and cleaning it is the last thing in the world on my list of Things to Do. ❋ Unknown (2009)

And now we discover that behind the green curtain is ... (drumroll) ... the NASA IG. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Despite Wednesday's loss to the New York Yankees, they stand a game away from the Fall Classic and the man behind curtain is Big Tex. ❋ Tim Wendel (2010)

But the curtain is closing on both the Stick and the HLV Ares vehicles. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The price for this shower curtain is $29 and you can get it from here. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Either way, though, my shower curtain is holding up so far, and no new tears have occurred to date. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The window that you can see covered with the curtain is not really functional. ❋ Unknown (2010)

When your curtain is pulled back, what will your clients see? ❋ Peggy McColl (2010)

The shower curtain is white with huge orange and olive spots, and the shower curtain hooks are decorated with pink and orange balls. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If suddenly the curtain is drawn back and the public sees the ugly reality behind the machine, it may appear trust was lost. ❋ Charles H. Green (2010)

THE curtain is rung down on an illusion, but it rises again on another, this time, as before, with the look of the absolute Good and True upon it. ❋ Unknown (2010)

person 1: hey what's [christina] doing in your [room]? person 2: you know, just [hanging out]. (like a curtain) ❋ Icklediddykins (2013)

[wow], your curtain is [sooo] [dope] ;) ❋ Karishafelicia (2010)

When [issac] hit [his face] [on the floor] he knew it was curtains ❋ Therightmeanings (2016)

rick: woah look that kid got curtains [jas]: there’s now a [60]% higher chance of me [falling in love] with him ❋ Beggars (2019)

Oh, my [curtains] are [dead] [itchy] today ❋ Tom (2003)

Person 1: [oi] you stop being a [fuckin] [curtain] Person 2: sorry ❋ Getmeoffthissite (2020)

i [spread] the curtains on that [ho]! ❋ Booferama (2006)

K: [Meff] man u open them curtains yet?!?!?!?!?! Meff: Not yet! I think they are [titanium] [lined]!!!! ❋ K K Dub (2006)

my girls curtains [wag] back and forth when she's down on her knees [scrubbing] out [the bath] tub and it's exciting to watch! ❋ Ed The Chocoa Cabbage (2008)

That [nigguh] Djaye got [curtains] [for days]! ❋ NastyJerry (2011)

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