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curtain [ˈkɜ:tən, Am ˈkɜ:r-] N

1. curtain (in window):

curtain
zasłona f

2. curtain esp AM (net curtain):

curtain
firanka f

3. curtain THEAT:

curtain
kurtyna f

4. curtain fig (screen):

curtain
zasłona f
curtain of rain, smoke
ściana f

curtain call N

curtain raiser N

1. curtain raiser THEAT:

curtain raiser
jednoaktówka f (przed spektaklem)

2. curtain raiser fig:

to be a curtain raiser to sth
być przygrywką do czegoś

I . Iron Curtain N sing

Iron Curtain
żelazna kurtyna f

II . Iron Curtain ADJ

shower curtain N

curtain wall ARCHIT
mur kurtynowy m

Usage examples with curtain

the Iron Curtain countries
kraje mpl zza żelaznej kurtyny
to pull the curtain aside
odsłaniać [perf odsłonić] kurtynę
two widths of curtain material
dwie szerokości materiału na zasłony
to take a curtain call
wychodzić [perf wyjść] po spektaklu na scenę
to be a curtain raiser to sth
być przygrywką do czegoś

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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A curtain drifted onto the hot plate and the trailer was quickly engulfed.
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The house was extended to the west in 1905 and a low curtain wall was constructed with eight small towers built at the angles.
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There is a curtain of skin between the nostrils.
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Deflection in mullions is controlled by different shapes and depths of curtain wall members.
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Seats were re-upholstered, re-painting carried out and a new stage curtain and new stage lighting installed.
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Between the nostrils, there is a quadrangular curtain of skin much broader than long, that almost reaches the small, arched mouth.
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The shutter on early models is a horizontally running mechanically timed rubberized silk fabric curtain.
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Frequently ravelins have a ramp or stairs on the curtain-wall side to facilitate the movement of troops and artillery onto the ravelin.
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When glass is used as the curtain wall, a great advantage is that natural light can penetrate deeper within the building.
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After the third curtain call, she passed out.
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