cou·lisse (k -l s )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. [French, from Old French (porte) couleice, sliding door; see portcullis.] |
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]
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