cavallet

Catalan

Etymology

From cavall +‎ -et.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [kə.βəˈʎɛt]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [kə.vəˈʎət]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [ka.vaˈʎet]

Noun

cavallet m (plural cavallets)

1. Diminutive of cavall (“horse”)
2. trestle, sawhorse
3. easel
4. (billards) bridge
5. wheelie, wheelstand
6. (in the plural) carousel, merry-go-round

   Synonym: carrusel

7. European roller

   Synonym: gaig blau

Further reading

• “cavallet” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.