Meaning of accordion blind | Babel Free
/əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ən ˌblaɪnd/Definitions
A type of blind or shade with fabric in an accordion pleat, exhibiting a honeycomb structure when viewed from the side.
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Examples
“Cal Craft accordion blind consists of random-width white slats handwoven with yellow, blue and gold yarns.”
“The accordion blind is probably easier to make and more versatile than the roller type, which requires stronger paper.”
“An expensive lever lowered an accordion blind between the panes. The cabin actually felt roomier than a full-sized plane, which Grant attributed to the lack of storage compartments overhead, and the large and well-spaced leather seats.”
“When I woke in my bunk later, and drew back the swaying accordion blind to reveal the lights of a coastal town, I had no sense of how far we’d come.”
“Upstairs they started in the master bedroom. On any other day Louise would have called Brad's attention to the parchment accordion blind on the skylight above the claw-foot tub, the cotton-puff towels reflected in the marble-tile walls and floors.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.