curtaining

Covering with fabric

Curtaining refers to the act of installing, arranging, or covering with curtains, or the curtains themselves considered collectively.

The curtaining in the old hotel had faded to a dull beige.

As a present participle of curtain, it can describe the process of fitting windows or spaces with fabric coverings, or figuratively concealing something from view.

She spent the afternoon curtaining the nursery windows.

veiling

hijab

Muslim woman's headscarf

  • purdahWomen's concealment practice
  • chadorFull-body outer cloak
  • niqabVeil concealing the face

burqa · headscarf · khimar · modesty · tradition · religious · covering · draping · concealment · shrouding

covering

tarpaulin

Waterproof protective sheeting

screening · draping · concealment · shroud · enclosure · partition · overlay · camouflage · protection · shelter

decor

fabric

Woven or knit material

  • textileMaterial from woven fibers
  • patternRecurring arrangement or template
  • brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric

damask · jacquard · chintz · velvet · silk · linen · cotton · embroidery · tassel · fringe

window

drape

Hang in folds

thermal · insulated · rod · track · tieback · hem · length · treatment · lined · unlined

privacy

screening

Evaluative selection process

divider · blocking · seclusion · shielding · concealing · enclosing · secluding · retreat · sanctuary · shelter

theater

backdrop

Rear stage scenery

wings · rigging · traveler · blackout · scrim · Austrian · contour · tormentor · masking · reveal

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concealment/exposure

curtainingexposing

Making something known

revealing · uncovering · unveiling · baring · displaying

window treatment type

curtainingblinds

Adjustable slatted window coverings

shutters · shades · louvers · louvered shutters · roller shades

action direction

curtainingdrawing back

Withdrawing from contact

parting · opening up

Family

curtain, curtains, curtained, curtainless, uncurtained

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