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Death, destruction, or some other terrible fate
“After the shocking revelation, the scientist knew that opening that door could only lead to curtains for humanity.”
Hanging fabrics used to decorate windows or divide spaces
“I love the elegant silk curtains that adorn my living room windows.”
The action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body
An event resulting in great loss
The action or process of completing or finishing something
Plural for a piece of fabric material suspended at the top to form a screen
“Sienna followed him and watched as he walked up to a large curtain along the left wall, drawing it aside to reveal another room.”
Plural for something that covers or conceals
“We are told only what the Government wants us to know, and a curtain of secrecy is drawn across the rest.”
Plural for a partition used to divide a space
Plural for a final part of something, especially a period of time, an activity, or a story
Plural for a point or place at which it is convenient to stop during a journey or activity
Plural for an obstructive border or barrier that divides and restricts, akin to a curtain or hurdle
Plural for a set performance
Furthest to the rear
To conceal or screen, especially with a curtain
“Love manifests certain signs beneath and behind the many veils that curtain it.”
To separate or section off, especially with a curtain
“All that remained was to seal or curtain off the open end of the courtyard in order to control entry to the performance.”
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