chevalet

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English

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Noun

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chevalet (plural chevalets)

  1. A rack or rest used in woodwork or glassworking.

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French

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Etymology

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From cheval +‎ -et.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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chevalet m (plural chevalets)

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

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