Visual meaning of 'valance' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of valance: A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window. - Image 1

noun

A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.

Examples:

"The valance above the kitchen window hid the curtain rod and added a decorative touch to the room. "

property architecture style building item

noun

A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.

Examples:

"The floral valance above the window matched the wallpaper and hid the ugly curtain rod. "

architecture building item

noun

(bedding) A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from the mattress to the floor.

Examples:

"The frilly white valance hid the bed frame and added a touch of elegance to the little girl's room. "

item material style wear building

noun

The drooping edging of the lid of a trunk, which covers the joint when the lid is closed.

Examples:

"The trunk's valance hid the rough edges of the lid's joint when it was closed. "

part item architecture

Related Words

bedding/ˈbɛdɪŋ/

The textiles associated with a bed, e.g., sheets, pillowcases, bedspreads, blankets, etc.

Visual illustration for the word "mattress" - A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

mattress/ˈmætɹɪs/

A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

kitchen/ˈkɪt͡ʃən/

A room or area for preparing food.

Visual illustration for the word "framework" - A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size.

framework/ˈfɹeɪm.wɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪm.wɝk/

A support structure comprising joined parts or conglomerated particles and intervening open spaces of similar or larger size.

decorative/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

matched/mætʃt/ /mædʒd/

To agree; to be equal; to correspond.

elegance/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/

Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.

conceal/kənˈsiːl/

To hide something from view or from public knowledge, to try to keep something secret.

Visual illustration for the word "mechanism" - (within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

mechanism/ˈmɛkənɪzm/

(within a machine or machinery) Any mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion, or the transmission or control of power.

curtain/ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/

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

wallpaper/ˈwɔlˌpeɪpər/ /ˈwɔlˌpeɪpɚ/

Decorative paper-like material used to cover the inner walls of buildings.

drooping/ˈdɹuːpɪŋ/

To hang downward; to sag.