noun🔗ShareVorhangA piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light."The curtain blocked out the bright sunlight, giving her a more comfortable spot to study. "Der Vorhang blockierte das helle Sonnenlicht und gab ihr einen angenehmeren Platz zum Lernen.materialarchitectureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorhangA similar piece of cloth that separates the audience and the stage in a theater."The red curtain separated the stage from the audience in the school auditorium. "Der rote Vorhang trennte die Bühne vom Publikum in der Schulaula.entertainmentstagebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorhang, Beginn(by extension) The beginning of a show; the moment the curtain rises."He took so long to shave his head that we arrived 45 minutes after curtain and were denied late entry."Er brauchte so lange, um sich den Kopf zu rasieren, dass wir 45 Minuten nach Beginn ankamen und der Einlass verweigert wurde.entertainmentstageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKurtine(fortifications) The flat area of wall which connects two bastions or towers; the main area of a fortified wall."The castle's curtain wall provided a strong defense between the two towers. "Die Kurtine der Burg bot eine starke Verteidigung zwischen den beiden Türmen.architecturemilitarypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTod, Ableben(also "final curtain") Death."The final curtain fell on Mrs. Davis's long and inspiring career at the school. "Der Vorhang fiel für Frau Davis' lange und inspirierende Karriere an der Schule.literaturephraseChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareVorhangThat part of a wall of a building which is between two pavilions, towers, etc."The school's main hall had a beautiful curtain separating the auditorium from the stage. "Die Haupthalle der Schule hatte einen schönen Vorhang, der das Auditorium von der Bühne trennte.architecturepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlagge, BannerA flag; an ensign."The school's new football team unfurled their team curtain at the pep rally. "Das neue Fußballteam der Schule entfaltete ihre Teamflagge bei der Jubelfeier.heraldrynationmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVorhänge anbringen, verhängenTo cover (a window) with a curtain; to hang curtains."Before the play began, the stage crew carefully curtained the large window. "Bevor das Theaterstück begann, verhing die Bühnencrew sorgfältig das große Fenster mit Vorhängen.propertyarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerbergen, verdeckenTo hide, cover or separate as if by a curtain."The teacher curtained the whiteboard from view during the transition between lessons. "Der Lehrer verdeckte die Tafel während des Übergangs zwischen den Lektionen.appearanceactionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading