periaktos

/P EH1 ER0 IY0 AE1 K T OW0 Z/
noun
  1. 1

    (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.

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