cortinate

/kɔːrtɪneɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to form a cortina, or to cover or veil something, especially with a curtain or screen.

“The actress cortinated the stage with a dramatic entrance.”

2. noun

the act of forming a cortina, or something that serves as a curtain or screen to conceal or separate.

“The cortination of the stage added to the dramatic effect of the play.”

Synonyms

  • screen
  • veil

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal