Word Type

Noun

The word "easel" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

art show

Derived Terms

bench easel easel painting easeled easellike

Etymologically Related To

clotheshorse horse sawhorse

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

tripod

Type Of (IsA)

art supply rack tripod

Related Terms

chevalet

Related Terms

art art holder art thing artist artist tool artists artists tripod canvas chevalet display for artists for painting frame holder holding holding painting holds holds canvas holds painting instrument leg legs on tripod painters painters stand painting painting holder painting instrument painting stand paintings stand studio support three three legs tool triangle tripod upright while while painting wooden

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