Meaning of the word easel in English

What does easel mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

easel

US /ˈiː.zəl/
UK /ˈiː.zəl/
"easel" picture

Noun

a freestanding support for an artist's canvas, blackboard, or display board

Example:
The artist set up his easel by the window to catch the morning light.
The teacher wrote the lesson on the blackboard mounted on an easel.