curtain

/ˈkɜrtən/
verb
  1. To hide or conceal something, as if with a curtain.
    • He tried to curtain his true feelings with a smile.
    • The tall trees curtained the house from the road.
    • The heavy rain curtained the view of the distant hills.
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noun
  1. A piece of cloth or other material that hangs in front of a window or opening to block light or provide privacy.
    • The heavy velvet curtain kept the room dark during the day.
    • She pulled the curtain aside to let in the morning sun.
    • I need to buy new curtains for the living room windows.
  2. A movable screen or drape that separates the stage from the audience in a theater.
    • The stagehands adjusted the curtain before the performance began.
    • After the final scene, the curtain fell slowly to end the play.
    • The audience applauded as the curtain rose on the first act.
  3. Something that acts as a barrier or cover, often hiding or protecting what is behind it.
    • A thick curtain of fog hid the mountain from view.
    • Smoke from the fire formed a dark curtain across the sky.
    • The security system created a curtain of secrecy around the project.
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