coulisse

(ko̵̅o̅ lēs)

noun

  1. a grooved timber in which a sluice gate, etc. slides
    1. any of the side flats of a theater stage
    2. the space between two such flats

Origin: Fr < couler: see coulee

See coulisse in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  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.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French (porte) couleice, sliding door; see portcullis

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