Valance Definition

văləns, vāləns
valances
noun
valances
A short drapery or curtain hanging from the edge of a bed, shelf, table, etc., often to the floor.
Webster's New World
A short drapery or facing of wood or metal across the top of a window, concealing curtain rods, etc.
Webster's New World

The drooping edging of the lid of a trunk, which covers the joint when the lid is closed.

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Synonyms:
verb
To supply with valances or a valance.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Valance

Noun

Singular:
valance
Plural:
valances

Origin of Valance

  • Middle English

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Valance Sentence Examples

  • All appear to be in excellent condition, the canopy even retaining its intricate valance.

  • Valance was hit again, in the left thigh by a bullet that broke his hip bone.

  • It is worth noting that these shelters have never boasted a canopy valance.

  • A rectangular flat-roofed canopy extended from the building, over the platform, and demonstrated an intricate pointed valance (see Plumstead ).

  • The normal trick is to mount the filter under the wheel arch or the rear valance.

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Words Starting With

VVAVAL

Words Ending With

ECENCE

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