fire curtain
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fire curtain
An Americanism dating back to 1910–15
Example Sentences
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He added: "With the fire curtain that was originally here, we’re working with local artists to try and make some artwork out of that curtain, and the pully system for the curtain is being restored."
From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024
The giant fire curtain is firmly down with scattered props and bits of scenery abandoned on stage behind it: a throne, a bicycle and racks of bright-coloured costumes.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2024
The book delivery system will be moved to the perimeter of the room, and a retractable fire curtain will be installed.
From Washington Post • Jul. 18, 2022
She told me stories of being a young woman in the theatre — warned me away from the fire curtain, the heavy red velvet drape with chains at the bottom.
From Salon • Sep. 26, 2021
He sprang up, pointing where the fringe of that French fire curtain touched this great stage.
From Where the Souls of Men are Calling by Neill, John R. (John Rea)
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