curtain background

curtain

/ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/

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noun

ستارة

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

Examples :

"The curtain blocked out the bright sunlight, giving her a more comfortable spot to study. "

حجبت الستارة أشعة الشمس الساطعة، مما منحها بقعة أكثر راحة للدراسة.

material architecture item

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noun

ستارة

A similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater.

Examples :

"The red curtain separated the stage from the audience in the school auditorium. "

فصل الستار الأحمر المسرح عن الجمهور في قاعة المدرسة.

entertainment stage building

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noun

بداية العرض

(by extension) The beginning of a show; the moment the curtain rises.

Examples :

"He took so long to shave his head that we arrived 45 minutes after curtain and were denied late entry."

استغرق وقتاً طويلاً في حلاقة رأسه لدرجة أننا وصلنا بعد 45 دقيقة من بداية العرض، وتم رفض دخولنا المتأخر.

entertainment stage

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noun

ستارة

(fortifications) The flat area of wall which connects two bastions or towers; the main area of a fortified wall.

Examples :

"The castle's curtain wall provided a strong defense between the two towers. "

وفر جدار الستارة في القلعة دفاعًا قويًا بين البرجين.

architecture military part

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noun

الموت

(also "final curtain") Death.

Examples :

"The final curtain fell on Mrs. Davis's long and inspiring career at the school. "

أسدل الستار الأخير على مسيرة السيدة ديفيس المهنية الطويلة والملهمة في المدرسة.

literature phrase

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noun

ستارة

That part of a wall of a building which is between two pavilions, towers, etc.

Examples :

"The school's main hall had a beautiful curtain separating the auditorium from the stage. "

كانت القاعة الرئيسية للمدرسة تحتوي على ستارة جميلة تفصل قاعة المحاضرات عن المسرح.

architecture part building

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noun

علم، راية

A flag; an ensign.

Examples :

"The school's new football team unfurled their team curtain at the pep rally. "

كشفت فريق كرة القدم الجديد بالمدرسة عن راية فريقهم في تجمع التشجيع.

heraldry nation military

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verb

علّق الستائر

To cover (a window) with a curtain; to hang curtains.

Examples :

"Before the play began, the stage crew carefully curtained the large window. "

قبل أن تبدأ المسرحية، علّق طاقم المسرح الستائر بعناية على النافذة الكبيرة.

property architecture

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verb

حجب، ستر

To hide, cover or separate as if by a curtain.

Examples :

"The teacher curtained the whiteboard from view during the transition between lessons. "

حجب المعلم السبورة عن الأنظار خلال الانتقال بين الدروس.

appearance action style