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Is the word curtain a verb or noun?

"Curtain" can be both a noun and a verb.

* Noun: A piece of material that hangs down to cover a window or doorway.

* Verb: To close or cover something with a curtain.

Here are some examples:

Noun:

* "The curtain was drawn shut."

* "She bought a beautiful new curtain for her living room."

Verb:

* "He curtained the windows before leaving."

* "The play curtained with a standing ovation."

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