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    Chevalet (en. Easel)

    /ʃə.va.le/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Device used to support a canvas or a painting.
    The artist used an easel to paint his new masterpiece.
    L'artiste a utilisé un chevalet pour peindre son nouveau chef-d'œuvre.
    Support on which books or magazines are placed.
    She set up an easel on the table to consult the book more easily.
    Elle a installé un chevalet sur la table pour consulter le livre plus facilement.
    Wooden support to stabilize objects, often used in construction trades.
    The site manager placed an easel to hold the boards in place.
    Le chef de chantier a placé un chevalet pour tenir les planches en place.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'chevalet', diminutive of 'cheval'.