easel
/ˈiːzəl/
noun
- A stand or frame used to hold an artist's canvas or a board upright while painting or drawing.
- He adjusted the easel to a comfortable height before starting his sketch.
- In the art studio, rows of easels stood ready for the students.
- The painter set her canvas on the easel and began mixing colors.
- A similar stand used for displaying signs, charts, or presentations.
- At the conference, speakers used an easel to hold their presentation boards.
- The street artist propped a sign on a small easel to advertise his work.
- The teacher placed a large chart on the easel for the class to see.