Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A wind-screen; a shelter from wind.
Wiktionary
- n. A windscreen.
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.”
“Ca fait une sorte d'effet ombrage derriere un paravent de papier.”
Lists
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she A shelter from the wind. Jul 9, 2008