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vb. 1 To close the curtains by pulling them together. 2 To open the curtains by pulling them apart.
Usage examples of "draw the curtains".
The bearers set the litters down and stepped smartly aside, whilebody servants rushed to draw the curtains and help their masters torise.
He longed to sit up and his hand itched to draw the curtains aside.
In any case one can be quiet, one may even draw the curtains over the windows and wait for the jerk with which the vehicle must start.
She settled herself in Cameron's box and asked the usher to draw the curtains part way closed.
Now to sleep, Candy commanded and went across to draw the curtains.
The feeling of being watched made him want to draw the curtains and shut out the sunlight, and hide himself away.
They would culminate in a swift, controlled sound of footsteps along the passage, the rustle of a print dress, the subdued chink of tea things as the tray was deposited on the table outside, then the soft knock and the entry of Mary to draw the curtains.