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Curtains

/ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/ · noun

Meaning

plural of curtain.

Definitions by Sense

  1. plural of curtain
  2. (figuratively, in reference to curtains closing at the end of a stage show) An end or death.
  3. (colloquial, wine) A ring of clear liquid, forming into drops, near the top of a glass of fortified wine; the result of differential evaporation of alcohol and subsequent changes in surface tension; an example of the Marangoni effect.
  4. (gay slang, US, uncommon) The foreskin.
  5. (slang, US, uncommon) The labia.
  6. third-person singular simple present indicative of curtain

Example Sentences

It's curtains for you!
He called curtains on his double decade cricket career on Tuesday.
"What if a bunch of scuba divers nosed about here?" / "Curtains for them, when our side-scan sonar sees them."

Synonyms for curtains

Antonyms for curtains

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does curtains mean?

Curtains means plural of curtain.

What is a synonym for curtains?

Common synonyms include church windows, legs, tears of wine, wine tears.

What is the opposite of curtains?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use curtains in a sentence?

It's curtains for you!

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