Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A wind-screen; a shelter from wind.

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  • noun A windscreen.

Etymologies

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From French

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Examples

  • Mr. Borrione has set out to create "a fairytale atmosphere for the Alice [in Wonderlands] of today," in rooms dominated by a striking modern silver interpretation of the paravent screen, dividing the bedroom from the study behind with its writing desk.

    Maison Pic's Breath of Fresh Air 2010

  • Ca fait une sorte d'effet ombrage derriere un paravent de papier.

    pinku-tk Diary Entry pinku-tk 2006

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  • A shelter from the wind.

    July 9, 2008