easel

noun

ea·sel | \ˈē-zəl

Definition of easel

: a frame for supporting something (such as an artist's canvas)

Examples of easel in a Sentence

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Instead, Prince George is known as George Cambridge at school. 6) Births are traditionally announced on a golden easel in front of Buckingham Palace. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "Will Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Baby Be Born At Home? Plus, Other Bizarre Royal Birthing Rules," 15 Oct. 2018 In a few other shots, Harry wears an apron and stands behind an easel, poses with two abstract paintings, and goofs off with a skeletal school pal. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Photos of Prince Harry's High School Dorm Room Resurface," 29 Aug. 2018 Half an hour later, a bluebird painting on an easel appeared. — Bryce Airgood, Detroit Free Press, "Artist with special needs brightens up Berkley with chalk drawings," 12 July 2018 The poster lies near a theatrical red curtain, beyond which stands an empty canvas on an easel. — Roberta Smith, New York Times, "What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week," 11 July 2018 Cannon herself will be in the gallery every Friday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. painting at an easel in a corner and greeting visitors. — Pam Kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "'Stellaluna' author and artist celebrates 25th anniversary with exhibit," 1 July 2018 To start one of her big cartoon-style paintings, Emily Fromm first clears off the kitchen counter to serve as her easel. — Sam Whiting, SFChronicle.com, "Artist’s life: Emily Fromm, painter of urban landscapes," 28 June 2018 Through her looks, Beyoncé is showing us that women are complex and transformative; and more that can be confined to an art easel. — refinery29.com, "Beyoncé Lets Her Outfits Do The Talking In Everything Is Love's First Video," 17 June 2018 It was announced on Twitter and also proclaimed in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace with a framed notice perched on a golden easel. — Sylvia Hui, The Seattle Times, "Prince charming: Kate gives birth to boy, home by suppertime," 23 Apr. 2018

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