cavalete

Portuguese

cavalete (1)

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian cavalletto. By surface analysis, cavalo +‎ -ete.

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /ka.vaˈle.t͡ʃi/
- (Southern Brazil) IPA^(key): /ka.vaˈle.te/

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.vɐˈle.tɨ/
- (Northern Portugal) IPA^(key): /kɐ.bɐˈle.tɨ/ [kɐ.βɐˈle.tɨ]

Rhymes: (Brazil) -et͡ʃi, (Portugal) -etɨ
Hyphenation: ca‧va‧le‧te

Noun

cavalete m (plural cavaletes)

easel (upright frame for displaying or supporting something)
trestle, sawhorse (triangular support frame with four legs)
A-frame sign (sign that stands on two legs, for either advertisement or caution)
(music) bridge (support for a string instrument)
(historical) rack (torture device)
Synonyms: ecúleo, potro
(printing, historical) letterboard

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