ribalta — meaning in English

English meaning

• flap noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
• forestage noun The area of a stage that lies in front of the curtain.

Senses

ribalta is used for these senses in English:

• flap A hinged leaf.
• forestage The part of a theatre stage in front of the closed curtain.

flap — full definition

1. noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
2. noun A hinged panel on an aircraft wing used to control lift.
3. noun (informal) A sudden fuss, panic, or scandal.
4. verb To move up and down or back and forth, especially a wing or something loose.

forestage — full definition

1. noun The area of a stage that lies in front of the curtain.
2. noun An early step in a process, before the main part begins.

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