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curtain

/ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/

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noun

Vorhang

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. "

Der Vorhang blockierte das helle Sonnenlicht und gab ihr einen angenehmeren Platz zum Lernen.

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noun

Vorhang

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. "

Der rote Vorhang trennte die Bühne vom Publikum in der Schulaula.

entertainment stage building

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noun

Vorhang, Beginn

(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."

Er brauchte so lange, um sich den Kopf zu rasieren, dass wir 45 Minuten nach Beginn ankamen und der Einlass verweigert wurde.

entertainment stage

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noun

Kurtine

(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. "

Die Kurtine der Burg bot eine starke Verteidigung zwischen den beiden Türmen.

architecture military part

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noun

Tod, Ableben

(also "final curtain") Death.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Vorhang

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. "

Die Haupthalle der Schule hatte einen schönen Vorhang, der das Auditorium von der Bühne trennte.

architecture part building

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noun

Flagge, Banner

A flag; an ensign.

Examples :

"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.

heraldry nation military

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verb

Vorhänge anbringen, verhängen

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

Examples :

"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.

property architecture

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verb

Verbergen, verdecken

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

Examples :

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

Der Lehrer verdeckte die Tafel während des Übergangs zwischen den Lektionen.

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