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drop curtain
noun
- a curtain that is lowered into position from the flies.
drop curtain
noun
- theatre a curtain that is suspended from the flies and can be raised and lowered onto the stage Also calleddrop clothdrop
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Word History and Origins
Origin of drop curtain1
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Example Sentences
Gerhardt had painted the drop-curtain, and assisted in the general construction of scenery and effects.
The door closed, and the inmates drew a long breath; it was as if the drop curtain had descended between the acts of a drama.
The drop curtain was up, showing a pretty English country scene.
These delicious fancies and reflections, however, were now interrupted by the falling of the drop-curtain.
A huge diagram was placed on the drop curtain, showing the seats that were to be sold divided into blocks.
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