Complete Definition of "easel"

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Etymology
Dutch ezel, German Esel, "ass", Latin asinus, "ass".

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-i�z�l|-i�z�l

Noun
en-noun

  1. An upright frame, usually on three legs, for displaying or supporting something, such as an artist's canvas.

Translations
trans-top|upright frame for displaying or supporting something
Dutch: ezel m
French: chevalet m
German: Staffelei f
Spanish caballete m
Ido: tresto
trans-mid
Portuguese: cavalete m
Romanian: �evalet n
trans-bottom

Category:Dutch derivations

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