Meaning Of The Word Curtain raiser

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curtain raiser in British English
a short play or skit presented before a longer production
noun: a short dramatic piece presented before the main play
noun: a short play preceding a main play

curtain-raiser
A curtain-raiser is an event, especially a sporting event or a performance, that takes place before a more important one, or starts off a series of events.

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