forestage
The part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtainThe part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain.
Meaning
5 sensesThe part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain.
Vorbühne
авансце́наavanscéna
the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
A preliminary or developmental stage.
(UK, historical)A duty or tribute payable to the king's foresters.
(UK, historical)A service paid by foresters to the king.
(obsolete)Forecastle.
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
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Origin
From Middle English forstage, equivalent to fore- + stage.From Middle English forstage, equivalent to fore- + stage.
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Forms
plural: forestages| Singular | forestage |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain):prosceniumapron
See also
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