English Explanatory Dictionary

cavalletto

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A specialized gantry crane for loading and unloading cargo ships that attaches to and moves along guides on the ship's hatchway.
  2. A long pole placed horizontally at a height of 4 to 20 inches from the ground, used in training horses.
  3. The punishment of being placed in a pillory and whipped.

Word forms

cavalletto cavallettos cavalletti cavaletto

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian cavalletto.

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