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window shade

n.
An opaque fabric mounted to cover or expose a window.
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win′dow shade`


n.
a shade or blind for a window, as a sheet of cloth or paper on a spring roller.
[1800–10]
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Noun1.window shade - an opaque window blind that can cover or uncover a windowwindow shade - an opaque window blind that can cover or uncover a window
roller blind - a window shade that rolls up out of the way
window blind - a blind for privacy or to keep out light
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She pulled the window shades high, for the weather was dark and stormy, and there was little light, even in the streets.
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