net curtain
Translucent window drape
A net curtain is a lightweight, semi-transparent curtain made of fine mesh or lace fabric, typically hung close to a window.
Common in British homes, net curtains allow daylight in while providing privacy from the street: She twitched the net curtain to see who was at the door.
The phrase often evokes nosy neighbors peering out at passersby.
Permitting diffused light passage
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- gauzyThin and transparent
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- etherealDelicate beyond earthly measure
wispy · airy · delicate · floaty · lightweight · feathery · sheer · filmy
Sheer, lightweight textile
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- tulleFine net fabric
- muslinPlain-woven cotton cloth
- gauzeOpen-weave medical fabric
organdy · batiste · mesh · polyester · cotton · synthetic · sheer fabric · panel
Evaluative selection process
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- obscuringMaking less visible
- modestyAbsence of vanity
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
cover · veiling · shielding · partition · boundary · barrier · discretion · protection
Of residential outskirts
- twitchingInvoluntary muscular contractions
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- nosyIntrusively curious
neighbourhood · front room · parlour · traditional · old-fashioned · pristine · starched · white
Waist-worn cloth strip
- casementHinged swinging window
- bay windowOutward-curving window alcove
- windowpaneSheet of glass
- tension rodSpring-loaded adjustable bar
sill · glazing · pane · fitting · hanging · drape · valance · swag
Spreading particles or light
- filteringSelective passage of elements
- softeningBecoming less firm
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- daylightSun's natural glow
sunlight · brightness · luminous · glow · ambient · natural light · UV protection · sun damage
translucent
Permitting diffused light passage
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- gauzyThin and transparent
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
ethereal · wispy · airy · delicate · floaty · lightweight · feathery · sheer · filmy · semi-transparent
voile
Sheer, lightweight textile
gauze · organdy · batiste · mesh · polyester · cotton · synthetic · sheer fabric · panel · drapery
screening
Evaluative selection process
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- obscuringMaking less visible
- modestyAbsence of vanity
seclusion · cover · veiling · shielding · partition · boundary · barrier · discretion · protection · hidden
suburban
Of residential outskirts
- twitchingInvoluntary muscular contractions
- respectabilityMoral and social worthiness
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
nosy · neighbourhood · front room · parlour · traditional · old-fashioned · pristine · starched · white · cream
sash
Waist-worn cloth strip
- casementHinged swinging window
- bay windowOutward-curving window alcove
- windowpaneSheet of glass
tension rod · sill · glazing · pane · fitting · hanging · drape · valance · swag · tieback
diffusing
Spreading particles or light
daylight · sunlight · brightness · luminous · glow · ambient · natural light · UV protection · sun damage · fading
- curtainsdrape, drapes, sheer, sheers, valance
- translucentfrosted glass, rice paper, wax paper, tracing paper, sheer fabric