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Spelling bee word. I never saw it before. And I wonder what "flat" means in second definition
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coulisse
n.
5Fr < couler: see prec.6
1 a grooved timber in which a sluice gate, etc. slides
2 a) any of the side flats of a theater stage b) the space between two such flats
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Flat, in this context, refers to a, usually, roughly 4'x8' piece of framework covered with any of a variety of coverings designed to appear to be a wall (brick, stone, wood paneling or whatever) or lattice work and used as a backdrop in a stage or TV production. It's typically supported by props in the back and secured in place by sandbags.
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In reply to:
any of the side flats of a theater stage
Side flats as opposed to what other kinds of flats?
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onstage/upstage flats. my guess is that the side flats refer to those used to block the view of the wings. sometimes curtains are used, which are called "legs".
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Thanks, et'.
And while we're talking about the stage, what are those short lengths of curtains that run across the upper part of the stage called? The ones upstage of the proscenium?
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don't know. always called 'em curtains... 
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For some reason I'm thinking the word flies...that's not it, but there may be some connection...no, not related to the wings--but what are those short curtains called?
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Gosh, et, it was worth clicking on that first site of yourn jes' to see those Austrian puff curtains!! You're right! Damn, I love the internet, too!
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