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n. a piece of furniture which consists of two to four frames connected by hinges
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A folding screen is a type of free-standing furniture. It consists of several frames or panels, which are often connected by hinges or by other means. It can be made in a variety of designs and with different kinds of materials. Folding screens have many practical and decorative uses. It originated from ancient China, eventually spreading to the rest of East Asia, Europe, and other regions of the world.
Usage examples of "folding screen".
Half the room inside was blocked from my view by a folding screen, but I could see Mr.
A folding screen marked off the far corner, and behind this was Phaedre's narrow cot.
The drawing she'd done in the lab-she'd just left it there, behind the folding screen.
Still further to a satisfactory arrangement, I procured a high green folding screen, which might entirely isolate Bartleby from my sight, though not remove him from my voice.
Here and there a tapestry hung on a wall, or a folding screen stood against it, each painted with a few birds on branches, or a flower or two.
Qwilleran was sitting in Yum Yum's favorite lounge chair facing his guests, who were on the sofa in front of a folding screen.
Behind an ornate folding screen, was the entrance to another secret passageway.
Marty and Larry stepped out, lifted me folding screen, and carried it away—.
Evancek had the bed nearest the door, with a folding screen standing between it and its mate.
An exquisite silk folding screen opened along the far wall, concealing any doors on that side.
Two chairs were positioned with their backs to the folding screen.
Except for the desk, the small table, the two chairs, and a three-leaf folding screen that stood in one corner, it contained no other furniture.
Then he yanked back the folding screen and pushed open the casement.
There were a few pieces of porcelain, two Japanese scrolls, and a folding screen decorated with galloping fat-rumped horses.
It was a double room separated by a folding screen which was at this time open.