noun
easel
EE-zul/ˈiːzl/
A stand that holds a picture or board upright for work or display.
The wooden easel supports the partly painted canvas.
Etymology
Dutch ezel originally meant a donkey. The stand carries a painting or canvas as a donkey carries a load, turning the animal’s name into a name for a support.
In context
went to the easel and took up his brush
More examples
- A folding easel held the presentation board.
- The artist adjusted the easel’s height.
- He carried his easel into the garden.
Forms
easel · easels