Easel

n.

1.

A frame (commonly) of wood serving to hold a canvas upright, or nearly upright, for the painter's convenience or for exhibition. Easel picture a painting of moderate size such as is made while resting on an easel, as distinguished from a painting on a wall or ceiling.

Noun

1.

easel - an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)

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