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Definition of curtaining

curtaining

/ˈkɜːr.tən.ɪŋ/
cur · tain · ing
Plural:curtainings
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Adjective:curtained
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Past Simple:curtained
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Past Participle:curtained
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Present Participle:curtaining
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curtaining Lexical Profile

curtaining Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Material or fabric used for making curtains, or curtains considered collectively.

Example

"The interior designer selected a heavy velvet curtaining to block out the winter drafts in the parlor."

2

A defect in a painted or coated surface where excess wet paint sags downward in wide, uneven sheets.

Example

"Applying the enamel too thickly on the vertical door panel resulted in noticeable curtaining as it dried."

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• verb

1

To provide, cover, or shut off with a curtain or curtains.

Example

"She spent the afternoon curtaining the tall bay windows in the living room."

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• Nearby Words

curtail
curtailment
curtain
curtaining
curtainless
curtains
curtly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curtaining. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curtaining
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