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Curtain :: Curtain (v. t.) To inclose as with curtains; to furnish with curtains.

Lambrequin :: Lambrequin (n.) A piece of ornament drapery or short decorative hanging, pendent from a shelf or from the casing above a window, hiding the curtain fixtures, or the like..

Incurtain :: Incurtain (v. t.) To curtain.

Leno :: Leno (n.) A light open cotton fabric used for window curtains.

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

Scrim :: Scrim (n.) A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,; -- called also India scrim..

Haikal :: Haikal (n.) The central chapel of the three forming the sanctuary of a Coptic church. It contains the high altar, and is usually closed by an embroidered curtain..

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

Loop :: Loop (v. t.) To make a loop of or in; to fasten with a loop or loops; -- often with up; as, to loop a string; to loop up a curtain..

Tower :: Tower (n.) A projection from a line of wall, as a fortification, for purposes of defense, as a flanker, either or the same height as the curtain wall or higher..

Portiere :: Portiere (n.) A curtain hanging across a doorway.

Traverse :: Traverse (a.) A barrier, sliding door, movable screen, curtain, or the like..

Dearborn :: Dearborn (n.) A four-wheeled carriage, with curtained sides..

Curtain :: Curtain (n.) That part of a wall of a building which is between two pavilions, towers, etc..

Four-poster :: Four-poster (n.) A large bedstead with tall posts at the corners to support curtains.

Curtain :: Curtain (n.) A flag; an ensign; -- in contempt.

Ravelin :: Ravelin (n.) A detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle. It is raised before the curtain on the counterscarp of the place. Formerly called demilune, and half-moon..

Match :: Match (v.) Suitable combination or bringing together; that which corresponds or harmonizes with something else; as, the carpet and curtains are a match..

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

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..

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