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pallet

pallet

6.7
A flat board painters use to mix their colors
  • noun
  • /ˈpælɪt/
translation icon : paleta
  • Keep in mind that when a pallet is discarded, it's usually flawed, so examine it well to determine which are suitable for your needs.

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Examples

  • The artist skillfully mixed her paints on the pallet before starting her masterpiece.

  • He carefully arranged the vibrant colors on his pallet to ensure a smooth painting process.

  • Using a wooden pallet, the painter blended the hues to create the perfect shade for the canvas.

Synonyms

palette
vspallet
46 4.6

A thin board artists use to mix paint, or the group of colors they use

is the same in meaning but differs in spelling

Surface Forms

pallet singular
pallets plural

Etymology

Pallet (artist's board) is linked to a word for a 'small shovel' or 'paddle' and is the same idea behind the French palette, so a painter's pallet is the flat board used to mix colours.