curtained

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of covering or concealing something with a curtain or drapery.

  - "She curtained the window to keep out the sunlight."
  - "The theater curtains were raised before the performance."

• Noun

  A room or area that is curtained off or enclosed by curtains.

  - "The bride and groom exited through the curtained doorway."
  - "The curtained booth provided privacy for the massage."

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Synonyms

becurtain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curtained
urned , turned , earned , urned , spurned , returned

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Variants

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curtain , curtained , curtaining , curtains , curtain off , curtained off , curtaining off , curtains off

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'cortainer', meaning 'to veil' or 'to hide'.

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Trivia

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1. Curtains were first used in ancient Egypt to keep out sand and sun.

2. The world's largest curtain is located in the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It measures over 33 meters (108 feet) in height and width.

3. In ancient Greece, curtains were made of goat or sheepskin, and were often used as a symbol of wealth and status.

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Related Concepts

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1. Drapery: A general term for fabric that is used to cover or decorate walls, windows, or other structures. Curtains are a type of drapery.

2. Blinds: A type of window covering that consists of horizontal or vertical slats that can be adjusted to control light and privacy. Blinds are different from curtains in that they do not have fabric panels.

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Culture

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Curtains have been used for various purposes throughout history, including for decoration, privacy, and temperature control. In literature, curtains are often used as a symbol of secrecy or concealment. In art, they are a common subject for paintings and photographs. In music, the term 'curtain call' refers to the final performance of an actor or group of actors.

How to Memorize "curtained"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a curtain being drawn back to reveal a hidden scene or person. Imagine the fabric gently moving as it is pulled aside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curtained' with the idea of concealment or covering. Think of curtains as a way to hide or reveal things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cover Up' to remember the meaning of 'curtained'. The 'C' in 'cover' sounds like the 'C' in 'curtained', and 'cover up' can be associated with the idea of concealing or hiding.

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