Definition of curtain

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Curtain (n.) A flag; an ensign; -- in contempt.

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Encurtain :: Encurtain (v. t.) To inclose with curtains.
Match :: Match (v.) Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match..
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A barrier, sliding door, movable screen, curtain, or the like..
Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..
Curtained :: Curtained (imp. & p. p.) of Curtai.
Uncurtain :: Uncurtain (v. t.) To remove a curtain from; to reveal.
Leno :: Leno (n.) A light open cotton fabric used for window curtains.
Tenaille :: Tenaille (n.) An outwork in the main ditch, in front of the curtain, between two bastions. See Illust. of Ravelin..
Suit :: Suit (n.) A number of things used together, and generally necessary to be united in order to answer their purpose; a number of things ordinarily classed or used together; a set; as, a suit of curtains; a suit of armor; a suit of clothes..
Screen :: Screen (n.) A surface, as that afforded by a curtain, sheet, wall, etc., upon which an image, as a picture, is thrown by a magic lantern, solar microscope, etc..
Hornwork :: Hornwork (n.) An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.
Four-poster :: Four-poster (n.) A large bedstead with tall posts at the corners to support curtains.
Curtain :: Curtain (n.) A flag; an ensign; -- in contempt.
Portiere :: Portiere (n.) A curtain hanging across a doorway.
Furniture :: Furniture (v. t.) Articles used for convenience or decoration in a house or apartment, as tables, chairs, bedsteads, sofas, carpets, curtains, pictures, vases, etc..
Drop :: Drop (n.) A curtain which drops or falls in front of the stage of a theater, etc..
Ravelin :: Ravelin (n.) A detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle. It is raised before the curtain on the counterscarp of the place. Formerly called demilune, and half-moon..
Tape :: Tape (n.) A narrow fillet or band of cotton or linen; a narrow woven fabric used for strings and the like; as, curtains tied with tape..
Tabernacle :: Tabernacle (n.) A portable structure of wooden framework covered with curtains, which was carried through the wilderness in the Israelitish exodus, as a place of sacrifice and worship..
Flank :: Flank (n.) That part of a bastion which reaches from the curtain to the face, and defends the curtain, the flank and face of the opposite bastion; any part of a work defending another by a fire along the outside of its parapet..
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