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cur·tain [ˈkɜ:tən] N

1. curtain (across a window):

curtain
zavesa f
curtain
zastor m
[net] curtain
[prosojna] zavesa
the final curtain
konec

ˈair cur·tain N

ˈcur·tain call N THEAT

ˈcur·tain rais·er N THEAT

iron ˈcur·tain N

net ˈcur·tain N

ˈsafe·ty cur·tain N THEAT

ˈshow·er cur·tain N

Usage examples with curtains

to pull the curtains
zagrniti zavese
flames were licking the curtains
plameni so lizali zavese
to throw the curtains back
odgrniti zavese
to make up ⇄ curtains/a dress
narediti zavese/obleko

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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In modern times, fire-retardant black duvetyne is commonly used for curtains, for scenery, and to control light spill.
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But during dress rehearsal, the excessive amount of lights (a suspected fire hazard all along) ignite the curtains.
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No one knew what went on behind the net curtains of the terraced house where the final indignities of death were delivered.
www.chroniclelive.co.uk
I looked up at my old noviciate room, and the net curtains were ripped.
www.herald.ie
White lace curtains are usually installed in the rear window, instead of tinted windows, which are perceived to attract unwarranted attention.
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On each side of the load area, the upper side portions of the van's sides consisted tarpaulin-material curtains, incorporating little windows of flexible plastic.
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He would see those who couldn't pay hastily draw their net curtains when he approached and not answer his knock at the door.
www.independent.co.uk
Twill tape is also used in theatre to tie curtains, cable and scenery to various objects, or to tie cable coils so that they do not unroll.
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Thick, sound-absorbing curtains cordon off one large or two small areas of the stair for programs.
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The lobby has billowy white curtains, tribal-inspired furniture, and a sandy floor (most guests prefer to go without shoes).
www.businessinsider.com.au

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