noun
- 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.