window blind

Adjustable pane cover

A window blind is a covering that can be raised, lowered, or tilted to control light and privacy.

Unlike curtains, blinds typically consist of horizontal or vertical slats—made of wood, metal, plastic, or fabric—that can be angled to let in varying amounts of light: She adjusted the blinds to block the afternoon sun.

Venetian blinds have horizontal slats; vertical blinds hang in strips.

Roller blinds and Roman blinds use fabric panels instead of slats.

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  • shadeDarkness from blocked light
  • slatNarrow wooden strip
  • venetianHorizontal slatted window shade
  • rollerRotating cylindrical tool
  • cordFlexible twisted strand

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G