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The first thing I do when I walk into a hotel is find the gym, and if they don't have a gym, I start looking for a handhold where I can do my pull-ups. Sometimes if a shower curtain rod is sturdy enough, I'll do them there.
Dean Karnazes

Meaning of "curtain rod" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CURTAIN ROD

curtain rod  [ˈkɜːtən rɒd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CURTAIN ROD

noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Curtain rod is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CURTAIN ROD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Curtain rod

A curtain rod, curtain rail, or traverse rod is a device used to suspend curtains, usually above windows or along the edges of showers, though also wherever curtains might be used. When found in bathrooms, curtain rods tend to be telescopic and self-fixing, while curtain rods in other areas of the home are often affixed with decorative brackets or finial.

Definition of curtain rod in the English dictionary

The definition of curtain rod in the dictionary is a metal rod from which a curtain is hung.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CURTAIN ROD


Axelrod
ˈæksəlrɒd
brod
brɒd
dambrod
ˈdæmˌbrɒd
downtrod
ˌdaʊnˈtrɒd
emerod
ˈɛməˌrɒd
goldenrod
ˌɡəʊldənˈrɒd
Nemrod
ˈnɛmrɒd
Nimrod
ˈnɪmrɒd
prod
prɒd
pushrod
ˈpʊʃˌrɒd
ramrod
ˈræmˌrɒd
re-trod
riːˈtrɒd
rod
rɒd
schrod
ʃrɒd
scrod
skrɒd
sprod
sprɒd
tie-rod
ˈtaɪˌrɒd
trod
trɒd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CURTAIN ROD

curtail
curtail step
curtailer
curtailment
curtain
curtain call
curtain hook
curtain lecture
curtain pole
curtain rail
curtain raiser
curtain ring
curtain speech
curtain wall
curtain-raiser
curtain-twitcher
curtain-up
curtained
curtainless
curtains

WORDS THAT END LIKE CURTAIN ROD

Aaron´s rod
con rod
connecting rod
control rod
divining rod
dowsing rod
drain rod
fishing rod
fly rod
fuel rod
hot rod
king rod
lightning rod
measuring rod
piston rod
retinal rod
tie rod
track rod
trout rod
welding rod

Synonyms and antonyms of curtain rod in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «curtain rod» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CURTAIN ROD

Find out the translation of curtain rod to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of curtain rod from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «curtain rod» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

窗帘杆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barra de la cortina
570 millions of speakers

English

curtain rod
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पर्दा रॉड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قضيب الستارة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

карниз
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

haste de cortina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরদা যষ্টি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tringle à rideau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batang tirai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorhangstange
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーテンレール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

커튼 봉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Curtain rod
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thanh rèm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திரை கம்பி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पडदा रॉड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Perde çubuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

asta di tenda
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

karnisz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

карниз
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tijă perdea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ράβδο κουρτινών
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gordyn stok
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gardinstång
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

gardin stang
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of curtain rod

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CURTAIN ROD»

The term «curtain rod» is regularly used and occupies the 75.466 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CURTAIN ROD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about curtain rod

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QUOTES WITH «CURTAIN ROD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word curtain rod.
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Dean Karnazes
The first thing I do when I walk into a hotel is find the gym, and if they don't have a gym, I start looking for a handhold where I can do my pull-ups. Sometimes if a shower curtain rod is sturdy enough, I'll do them there.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CURTAIN ROD»

Discover the use of curtain rod in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to curtain rod and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Creative Window Treat-rev-sc
6.5. or 11.5 cmi curtain rod or a drapery pole set. depending on the look you prefer. Trims may be stitched along the inner edge of the finished curtain panels for a decorative effect. as shown opposite. The curtaias may he either unlined or  ...
Creative Publishing international Creative Publishing International
2
Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-room Guide to ...
CURTAIN-ROD. STYLES. CURTAIN-ROD. ACCESSORIES. windows: shades SHADE & BLIND STYLES ROLLER /eighty curtain rods. HANGING. OPTIONS. HOW HIGH? Curtains often look best mounted a few inches above the top of the  ...
Deborah Needleman, Sara Ruffin Costello, Dara Caponigro, 2008
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More Creative Window Treatments
Rod pocket (b) is the portion of the curtain where the curtain rod or pole is inserted; stitching lines at the top and bottom of the rod pocket keep the rod in place. To determine the depth of the rod pocket, measure around the widest part of the rod ...
Home Decorating Institute Staff
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Sewing for the Home
The curtain rod is inserted through the rod pocket so that the fullness of the curtain falls into soft gathers. Before cutting the curtains, decide on the rod-pocket style. A simple rod pocket places the curtain rod at the uppermost edge of the curtain.
Creative Publishing International Creative Publishing international
5
Popular Mechanics
The curtain rod, either round or flat, can help around the home in many ways. For example, a tie or belt rack that is adjustable to fit the exact width of a closet door can be made by using an ordinary flat-type curtain rod. This same type of rack ...
6
Popular Mechanics
Automatic Lifting Curtain Rod The accompanying sketch shows a curtain rod suitable for holding curtains in front of sitting room doors. position of the rod when the door is open. — Contributed by John T. Dun- lop, Shettleston, Scotland.
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Popular Science
A curtain-rod tube 2% in. long is soldered to the south pole, and at the other end of the tube is soldered the small gear of an egg beater. The earth's axis extends from the north pole through and below this tubing. To save space, the following is  ...
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Complete Photo Guide to Sewing
The curtain rod is inserted through the casing so that the fullness of the curtain falls into soft gathers. Before cutting the curtains, decide on the casing style. A simple casing places the curtain rod at the uppermost edge of the curtain. For simple ...
Creative Publishing International
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The Complete Photo Guide to Window Treatments: DIY ...
Several types of rods can be used, including flat rods in widths of 1", 2'/2", and 4'/ 2" (2.5, 6.5, and I I.5 cm). Wood and metal pole sets with elbows or finials can also be used and are available in several diameters. When a curtain rod or pole set ...
Linda Neubauer, 2011
10
New Bathroom Idea Book
WHEN THE CURTAIN ROD IS RETRACTED, the shower curtain tucks unobtrusively up against the wall (left). A gentle tug on the curtain pulls the lo-ft. stainless-steel curtain rod out from the wall, gliding easily on its bearings (above). PART OF ...
Andrew Wormer, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CURTAIN ROD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term curtain rod is used in the context of the following news items.
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West Sacramento murder case made in Yolo court
Patel police he saw Carew hitting Rhodes over the head eight to 10 times with a 2 1/2-foot-long shower curtain rod with “all the force” and then ... «Daily Democrat, Jul 15»
2
Grovetown settles civil rights lawsuit over jail suicide
Less than 24 hours after he was booked into the jail, Love was found hanging from a curtain rod in the jail's shower area. In response to the ... «The Augusta Chronicle, Jul 15»
3
Dealing with the disposal of a dead animal
When the previous homeowners returned the curtain rod they accidentally took from our home, they left a note remarking how they are already ... «Albert Lea Tribune, Jul 15»
4
Which home upgrades matter most?
Try adding storage or installing a new shower curtain rod. A curved shower rod can add up to an additional seven inches of space in the ... «Daily Herald, Jul 15»
5
10 Decorating Tips For Short-Term Renters
If you upgrade your curtain rod to a long style that travels approximately wall to wall (achievable without much investment), you can drape a full ... «Forbes, Jun 15»
6
Two Lives: On Hanya Yanagihara and Atticus Lish
... and hanging them up on the shower curtain rod with the others' dripping laundry, the wet sequined denim and faded cartoon characters. «The Millions, Jun 15»
7
Mercer technician fashions fossil replicas with 3-D printer
Besides practical applications like curtain rod holders, Barker thinks a 3-D printer could be especially useful at one of Macon's historical ... «Macon Telegraph, Jun 15»
8
Man guilty of manslaughter in stabbing of teen Jesse Clarke
One teen had a pole or curtain rod. Another threw a bike at him. He lunged back. Nicholls was hit in the neck with a pole, and told police that ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jun 15»
9
Here's How to DIY a Stunning Selfie Station
Create the base for the selfie station by folding over the top edge of the white fabric, creating a pocket for sliding in the dowel or curtain rod. «POPSUGAR, Jun 15»
10
Man jailed for killing his defacto partner's three-year-old son in Glenroy
He then grabbed Zane, who had torn down a curtain rod when playing in the loungeroom, smacked him on the buttocks before grabbing him by ... «The Age, Jun 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Curtain rod [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/curtain-rod>. May 2024 ».
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