Pall (Noun)
Meaning 1
Burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A sudden numbing dread.
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- The news of the natural disaster cast a pall over the entire community, leaving everyone in a state of shock and grief.
- As she walked into the abandoned house, a pall of fear settled over her, making her skin crawl with unease.
- The pall of uncertainty hung over the company's future, causing investors to lose confidence and withdraw their support.
- The sudden loss of her loved one cast a pall over her life, making everyday tasks feel empty and meaningless.
- The pall of suspicion hung over the accused, making it difficult for him to prove his innocence in the eyes of the public.
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Meaning 3
Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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- Theatre Curtain
- Portiere
- Drop
- Frontal
- Drop Curtain
- Shower Curtain
- Drop Cloth
- Festoon
- Theater Curtain