Usually means: Rotating theatrical device with three sides.
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noun:  Alternative form of periaktos [(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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