Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bastidor
noun
/bɒs.tɪˈdɔːr/
Definition
A bastidor is a frame or structure that supports fabric or artwork, commonly used in the context of embroidery or painting.
Examples
- The artist stretched the canvas over the bastidor before beginning to paint.
- In embroidery, a bastidor keeps the fabric taut for precise stitching.
- We set up the bastidor for the play to create an immersive environment for the audience.
Meaning
In a broader sense, the term can also refer to a framework for holding or displaying something, such as a backdrop for a theater production.
Synonyms
- frame
- stretcher
- backdrop