chevalet

Definitions of chevalet
  1. noun
    an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
    synonyms: chevalet de peintre
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    type of:
    trépied
    a three-legged rack used for support
  2. noun
    an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
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    type of:
    instrument de supplice, instrument de torture
    an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
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