B1NounMasculine
il cavalletto
easel
/kah-val-LET-toh/
Plural: cavalletti
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What does ‘cavalletto’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ha posizionato la tela sul cavalletto e ha iniziato a dipingere.
She placed the canvas on the easel and started painting.
I pittori en plein air portano il cavalletto all'aperto.
En plein air painters take their easel outdoors.
About This Word
Diminutive of 'cavallo' (horse); the tripod shape resembles a horse's legs. Also used for a camera tripod.
Related Words
telaatelierdipingerepittore