Meaning of the word "safety curtain" in English

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safety curtain

US /ˈseɪf.ti ˌkɝː.tən/
UK /ˈseɪf.ti ˌkɝː.tən/
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Noun

1.

a fireproof curtain that can be lowered to separate the stage from the auditorium in a theater, typically in an emergency

Example:
During the fire drill, the safety curtain was lowered to demonstrate emergency procedures.
The theater's safety curtain is a crucial part of its fire protection system.
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