What is another word for easel?

Pronunciation: [ˈiːzə͡l] (IPA)

An easel is typically used by artists to hold their canvas while they paint. However, there are many synonyms for the word easel that may be used in different contexts. The most common synonym is "tripod," which is a three-legged stand used to hold objects. Other synonyms include "chevalet," "stand," "frame," and "rack." The word "podium" may also be used, though this typically indicates a slightly different type of stand that is used for speech-giving or presentation purposes. Regardless of the synonym, though, all of these stands serve the same basic purpose: to hold an object or objects in place while they are being worked on or displayed.

Synonyms for Easel:

What are the hypernyms for Easel?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Easel?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for easel (as nouns)

Usage examples for Easel

He moved wearily away, keeping the packet in his hand, but leaving the envelope on the table, and hung his hat upon a point of an easel and wiped his damp brow.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
Then she glanced at Walt, staring wooden-faced from his gilt frame upon his gilt easel, and shivered.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
I'm afraid my scruples vanished when I got him before my easel.
"The Greater Inclination"
Edith Wharton

Famous quotes with Easel

  • I continue to get further away from the usual painter's tools such as easel, palette, brushes, etc.
    Jackson Pollock
  • My painting does not come from the easel.
    Jackson Pollock
  • Kairos is not measurable.Kairos can sometimes enter, penetrate, break through chronos: the child at play, the painter at his easel, Serkin playing the Appassionata are in kairos. The saint in prayer, friends around the dinner table, the mother reaching out her arms for her newborn baby are in kairos.In kairos that part of us which is not consumed in the burning is wholly awake.
    Madeleine L'Engle

Related words: art easel, easel stand, easel pad, easel painting, easel drawing, easel ikea, outdoor easel

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