Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of curt is as below...

Moineau :: Moineau (n.) A small flat bastion, raised in the middle of an overlong curtain..

Uncurtain :: Uncurtain (v. t.) To remove a curtain from; to reveal.

Curt :: Curt (a.) Characterized by excessive brevity; short; rudely concise; as, curt limits; a curt answer..

Curtal :: Curtal (n.) A horse with a docked tail; hence, anything cut short..

Encurtain :: Encurtain (v. t.) To inclose with curtains.

Curtail Dog :: Curtail dog () A dog with a docked tail; formerly, the dog of a person not qualified to course, which, by the forest laws, must have its tail cut short, partly as a mark, and partly from a notion that the tail is necessary to a dog in running; hence, a dog not fit for sporting..

Velum :: Velum (n.) Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate..

Tabernacle :: Tabernacle (n.) A portable structure of wooden framework covered with curtains, which was carried through the wilderness in the Israelitish exodus, as a place of sacrifice and worship..

Short-spoken :: Short-spoken (a.) Speaking in a quick or short manner; hence, gruff; curt..

Cutlass :: Cutlass (n.) A short, heavy, curving sword, used in the navy. See Curtal ax..

Curtail :: Curtail (n.) The scroll termination of any architectural member, as of a step, etc..

Moreen :: Moreen (n.) A thick woolen fabric, watered or with embossed figures; -- used in upholstery, for curtains, etc..

Tassel :: Tassel (n.) A pendent ornament, attached to the corners of cushions, to curtains, and the like, ending in a tuft of loose threads or cords..

Rockaway :: Rockaway () Formerly, a light, low, four-wheeled carriage, with standing top, open at the sides, but having waterproof curtains which could be let down when occasion required; now, a somewhat similar, but heavier, carriage, inclosed, except in front, and having a door at each side..

Drop :: Drop (n.) To lower, as a curtain, or the muzzle of a gun, etc..

Clip :: Clip (v. t.) To curtail; to cut short.

Curtelasse :: Curtelasse () A corruption of Cutlass.

Curtain :: Curtain (n.) That part of the rampart and parapet which is between two bastions or two gates. See Illustrations of Ravelin and Bastion.

Drop :: Drop (n.) A curtain which drops or falls in front of the stage of a theater, etc..

Hornwork :: Hornwork (n.) An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.

Random Fonts

Most Popular