1. a wooden or metal frame used to hold a canvas or drawing board upright while painting or drawing

Examples

• The artist set up her easel in the garden to paint the flowers.
• He adjusted the height of the easel before starting his portrait.
• The art teacher placed a blank canvas on each student’s easel.
• She bought a portable easel for painting outdoors.
• The easel collapsed when the wind knocked it over.
• Students gathered around the easel to watch the demonstration.