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curtain–raiser
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curtain–raiser
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curtain–raiser
/
ˈ
kɚtn̩ˌreɪzɚ/
noun
plural
curtain–raisers
curtain–raiser
/
ˈ
kɚtn̩ˌreɪzɚ/
noun
plural
curtain–raisers
Learner's definition of CURTAIN–RAISER
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:
a short performance or event that comes before the main performance or event
The magic act was just a
curtain-raiser
for the circus performers.
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