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