cheval-glass
Definition
Noun: A cheval-glass is a tall, full-length mirror that is mounted on a frame with pivots, allowing it to be tilted forward or backward.
Usage Examples
- (A full-length mirror tilted to see her entire outfit.)
- (A tall mirror that can be adjusted to different angles.)
Advanced Usage
- "To stand before a cheval-glass": to use a full-length mirror to view oneself from head to toe.
- The actor stood before the cheval-glass to check his costume. (He used the adjustable mirror to see his entire appearance.)
Variants and Related Words
- Cheval (adj): relating to a mirror design that allows tilting; derived from French (horse), referring to the stand's shape.
- The cheval mirror is a classic piece of furniture. (A mirror designed to be tilted.)
Synonyms
- Full-length mirror: a mirror tall enough to reflect the entire body.
- Dressing mirror: a mirror used primarily for dressing and grooming.
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Notes
- The term is somewhat formal or dated in modern English; it is often simply called a or in everyday speech.