4th wall

A form of fourth wall — The imaginary invisible wall at the front of the stage in a proscenium theatre, through which the audience sees the action in the world of the play.

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Meanings

noun4th wall (plural 4th walls)

plural 4th walls

  1. alternativeAlternative form of fourth wall.
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