chevalet

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Contents 1 French 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun

[edit] French

[edit] Etymology

From cheval +‎ -et.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ʃǝ.va.lɛ/, SAMPA: /S@.va.lE/

[edit] Noun

chevalet m. (plural chevalets)

1. (torture) rack
2. trestle, support
3. (art) easel
4. bridge (of guitar, violin etc.)
5. (rare, crafts) A structure used to keep whatever is being worked on at a certain height; a bench or table.
6. (Scrabble) rack