blackout curtain
Total darkness drape
A blackout curtain is a window covering made of heavy, opaque fabric designed to block outside light completely.
Used in bedrooms for daytime sleeping, nurseries, or home theaters: We installed blackout curtains so the baby would nap longer.
During World War II, blackout curtains prevented interior light from guiding enemy aircraft.
Ornamental hanging cloth
- panelsFlat rectangular sections
- grommetsReinforced hole linings
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- ceiling mountFixture attached above
floor length · pinch pleat · rings · tieback · wide width · ready-made
Pertaining to warmth
- heat retentionAbility to stay warm
- temperature regulationControlling heat levels
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
- energy efficiencyMinimizing wasted power
weatherproof · heating costs · cooling costs · thermal lining
Impassable to light
- lightproofImpenetrable to illumination
- blockoutRough preliminary arrangement
- light-tightImpervious to rays
- dimoutPartial reduction of lights
Person working set periods
- nurseryRoom for infants
- nap timeScheduled midday slumber
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
- night shiftOvernight work period
melatonin · circadian rhythm · jet lag · insomnia · restful · sleep quality · newborn · toddler room
Evaluative selection process
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
- ground floorLowest building level
Relating to sound
- noise reductionDecreasing auditory interference
- street noiseOutdoor urban racket
- sound barrierMach one transition zone
- muffledMade quieter, less distinct
drapery
Ornamental hanging cloth
ceiling mount · floor length · pinch pleat · rings · tieback · wide width · ready-made
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
- heat retentionAbility to stay warm
- temperature regulationControlling heat levels
- climate controlRegulating indoor temperature
energy efficiency · weatherproof · heating costs · cooling costs · thermal lining
opaque
Impassable to light
- lightproofImpenetrable to illumination
- blockoutRough preliminary arrangement
- light-tightImpervious to rays
dimout · glare reduction · UV protection · reflective coating
shift worker
Person working set periods
night shift · melatonin · circadian rhythm · jet lag · insomnia · restful · sleep quality · newborn · toddler room · sleep hygiene
screening
Evaluative selection process
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- shieldingProtecting from harm
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
ground floor · urban dwelling · passerby · prying eyes · discreet
acoustic
Relating to sound
- noise reductionDecreasing auditory interference
- street noiseOutdoor urban racket
- sound barrierMach one transition zone
- sleep aidsmelatonin, sleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien
- blockersblocker, ad blocker, barrier, popup blocker, beta blocker
- stagecraftstage left, stage right, center stage, downstage, upstage
- air raidsair raid, air strike, bombing, raid, bomb
- curtainsdrape, drapes, sheer, sheers, valance
- film photography35mm film, camera, roll film, lens, negatives
blackout curtainsheer curtain
lace curtain · net curtain · open window · transparent panel · clear glass
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