coulisse

• Substantiv, das den flachen Teil einer Bühnendekoration hinter den Kulissen bezeichnet oder ein Holzteil mit Nut, das eine Schiebeplatte hält.

A noun referring to a flat piece of scenery positioned in the wings of a theatre, or a timber member with a groove designed to hold a sliding panel.

1. Theatrical flatC2formalart

   A flat piece of scenery placed in the wings of a theater stage, used to create depth or conceal parts of the stage.

   Kulisse

   • The stagehands moved the coulisse into position for the next scene.
   • The actor waited behind the coulisse before his entrance.
   • The coulisse was painted to resemble a forest backdrop.

   Synonymewing

2. Grooved timber memberC2formal

   A timber or structural member with a groove designed to hold a sliding panel, often used in construction or cabinetry.

   Nutleiste

   • The carpenter installed a coulisse to guide the sliding door.
   • The cabinet's coulisse allowed the panel to move smoothly.
   • The old house had coulisse frames for its sash windows.