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coulisse

/kuːˈliːs/

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noun

/kuːˈliːs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее плоскую часть декорации, расположенную за кулисами театра, или деревянный элемент с пазом, предназначенный для удержания скользящей панели.

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.

    ruКулиса

    • 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.

    Synonymswing

  2. Grooved timber memberC2formal

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

    ruПазовая направляющая

    • 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.
Forms
  • coulisses plural form
  • coulisses' possessive plural form
  • coulisse's possessive singular form