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- [koo-lees]
- /kuˈlis/
- /kuː.ˈliːs/
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- [koo-lees]
- /kuˈlis/
Definitions of coulisse word
- noun coulisse a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel, such as a sluicegate, portcullis, or stage flat 3
- noun coulisse a flat piece of scenery situated in the wings of a theatre; wing flat 3
- noun coulisse a space between wing flats 3
- noun coulisse part of the Paris Bourse where unofficial securities are traded 3
- noun coulisse a grooved timber in which a sluice gate, etc. slides 3
- noun coulisse any of the side flats of a theater stage 3
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Origin of coulisse
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French: groove, something that slides in a groove; see portcullis
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Parts of speech for Coulisse
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coulisse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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