1. Plural of chevalet; small easels or stands used to support objects, especially in art or display contexts.
Usage: Primarily used in art, museum, and antique contexts; French loanword, sometimes italicized in English
2. In printing and bookbinding, small wooden or metal supports used to hold pages or signatures during assembly.
Usage: Technical/specialized term in printing and bookbinding

Examples

• The museum displayed the ancient coins on small chevalets to protect them from damage.
• The art gallery arranged the paintings on chevalets throughout the exhibition space.
• Bookbinders used chevalets to organize the signatures before stitching them together.
• The antique dealer positioned the delicate porcelain figurines on chevalets for viewing.
• During restoration, the conservators placed the manuscript pages on chevalets for careful examination.