coulisse

English

/kuːˈliːs/

noun
Definitions
  • A piece of timber having a groove in which something glides.
  • A fluting in a sword blade.
  • A side scene of the stage in a theater or the space between the side scenes.

Etymology

Borrowed from French coulisse.

Origin

French

coulisse

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