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Curtain

noun

/ˈkɜːr.tən/

Meaning

a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways

She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.

drape, blind, screen, panel

draw curtains, open curtains, thick curtains, window curtains

punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge

a change that results from a particular action or cause

a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

a clear expression of something in speech or writing

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered