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noun
A fireproof curtain which can be lowered to stop the spread of fire between the auditorium and the stage.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: iron, iron curtain
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a fireproof theater curtain to be dropped in case of fire
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: theater curtain, theatre curtain
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