Periaktos
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Periaktos is a noun meaning (historical) A revolving structure used to change scenes rapidly in a theatre: a tall prism-shaped frame or screen at the side entrances, each carrying a number of scenes changed by turning the frames.
Meaning
(historical) A revolving structure used to change scenes rapidly in a theatre: a tall prism-shaped frame or screen at the side entrances, each carrying a number of scenes changed by turning the frames.
Word Forms
- periaktoi
- periactus
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include periactus, parodos, paratheatre, peripeteia, peripety, metaplay.
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