Definition
Definition of curtaining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
concealingRare acting to conceal or hideRare
- The curtaining mist made it hard to see the road.
2.
interiorRare acting like a curtain in providing separationRare
- The curtaining effect of the trees gave us privacy.
Origin of curtaining
English, curtain (drape) + ing (action)
Examples of curtaining in a sentence
Curtaining smoke obscured the view of the mountains. The curtaining vines added mystery to the garden. Curtaining drapes separated the two rooms.
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- French:cachant, servant de rideau, ...
- German:verbergend, vorhangartig, ...
- Italian:nascondente, schermante, ...
- Spanish:ocultante, cortinante, ...
- Portuguese:escondendo, separador, ...
- Chinese:遮蔽的, 隔离的, ...
- Japanese:隠す, カーテンのような, ...
- Arabic:مُخْفِي, حاجِب, ...
- Hebrew:מַסְתִּיר, וִילוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:скрывающий, занавешивающий, ...
- Ukrainian:приховуючий, завісний, ...
- Hindi:छिपाने वाला, पर्दानुमा, ...
Definition of curtain - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
homepiece of cloth covering a window for privacy
- She pulled the curtain to block the sunlight.
2.
theatercloth that separates audience and stage in theater
- The curtain rose, revealing the actors on stage.
3.
privacyRare barrier to vision or communicationRare
- The fog acted as a curtain, hiding the view.
4.
architectureDated flat wall area connecting two towers in fortificationsDated
- The soldiers stood guard along the curtain.
Verb
1.
homehang fabric over a window for privacy
- She decided to curtain the living room window.
2.
concealmenthide or separate something by covering it with fabric
- The fog curtained the entire valley from view.
Images of curtain
piece of cloth covering a window for privacy 
cloth that separates audience and stage in theater 
barrier to vision or communication 
flat wall area connecting two towers in fortifications
Expressions with curtain
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thin, decorative curtain made of lace fabric
She hung a lace curtain in the window to add a touch of elegance..
performers' appearance to acknowledge audience applause
The band took a curtain call after their final song.
separate or isolate an area using a curtain
They decided to curtain off a section of the room for privacy..
end of a performance when the curtain is lowered
The audience applauded at the curtain fall.
move a curtain to reveal something behind it
She pulled back the curtain to see the view.
lower curtain to end a theater show or act
The curtain comes down after the final scene.
the theater curtain moves to end a performance
As the curtain closes, the audience applauds.
the performance or event concludes
The curtain falls after the final act.
in a concealed or secretive manner
The deal was made behind the curtain, away from public scrutiny.
nosy person watching neighbors from a window
The curtain twitcher next door knows everyone's business.
moment when a show or play begins
Everyone was seated before curtain up.
hide or cover something from view
They dropped the curtain on the secret project.
last lowering of the theater curtain
The audience applauded at the final curtain.
start a performance or event
The orchestra lifted the curtain with a beautiful overture.
cause something to end or stop
The scandal lowered the curtain on his political career.
begin or commence something
The new policy will raise the curtain on a new era of transparency.
come back on stage after a show for applause
The actors took a curtain call after the play.
the event or situation ends
The curtain drops on their long friendship.
end something, often a performance or event
The director decided to bring down the curtain on the play.
move curtain down to end a performance or scene
The curtain descends after the final act.
event that opens a series
The charity gala was the curtain raising for the festival.
end an event or situation
The director decided to pull down the curtain on the show.
mark the end of an event or situation
The curtain is lowered on the championship game..
the event or situation begins or is revealed
The curtain rises on a new era of technology.
Origin of curtain
Latin, cortina (curved surface)
Examples of curtain in a sentence
She chose a floral curtain for the living room. The curtain fell, marking the end of the play. As the curtain opened, the audience applauded. The heavy drapes formed a curtain, blocking the sunlight. The iron curtain divided the two regions for decades. The curtain was breached during the attack.
Archers positioned themselves behind the curtain. They plan to curtain the bedroom for privacy. He decided to curtain the kitchen window for shade. The mist curtained the mountain peaks. Darkness curtained the room as the sun set.
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- French:rideau, poser des rideaux à, ...
- German:Vorhang, behängen, ...
- Italian:tenda, tendere una tenda, ...
- Spanish:cortina, poner cortinas en, ...
- Portuguese:cortina, colocar cortinas, ...
- Chinese:窗帘, 用窗帘遮住, ...
- Japanese:カーテン, カーテンで覆う, ...
- Arabic:سِتار, عَلَّقَ السِّتَارَة, ...
- Hebrew:וִילוֹן, לְמַסֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:штора, задернуть занавеску, ...
- Ukrainian:штора, завісити, ...
- Hindi:पर्दा, पर्दा लगाना, ...
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