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noun
A curtain on the stage of the theatre that is lowered and raised
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: drop cloth, drop
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: curtain, drape, drapery, mantle, pall
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