coulisse

cou·lisse  (k-ls)

n.

1. A grooved timber in which something slides.

2.

a. A section of stage scenery placed in a wing of a theatre.

b. The space between such pieces of scenery, through which an actor can make an entrance or exit.

c. A backstage area in a theater.

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[French, from Old French (porte) couleice, sliding door; see portcullis.]

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coulisse [kuːˈliːs]

n

1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) Also called cullis a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel, such as a sluicegate, portcullis, or stage flat

2. (Performing Arts / Theatre)

a.  a flat piece of scenery situated in the wings of a theatre; wing flat

b.  a space between wing flats

3. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Stock Exchange) part of the Paris Bourse where unofficial securities are traded Compare parquet [4]

[from French: groove, from Old French couleïce portcullis]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	coulisse - a flat situated in the wings wing flat flat - scenery consisting of a wooden frame covered with painted canvas; part of a stage setting
	2.	coulisse - a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel timber - a beam made of wood