"cavalletto" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cavallettos [plural], cavalletti [plural], cavaletto [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Italian cavalletto. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|cavalletto}} Italian cavalletto Head templates: {{en-noun|s|cavalletti}} cavalletto (plural cavallettos or cavalletti)
  1. (plural "cavallettos") A specialized gantry crane for loading and unloading cargo ships that attaches to and moves along guides on the ship's hatchway.
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  2. (plural "cavalletti") A long pole placed horizontally at a height of 4 to 20 inches from the ground, used in training horses.
    Sense id: en-cavalletto-en-noun-CB5vSCAn
  3. (historical) The punishment of being placed in a pillory and whipped. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-cavalletto-en-noun-GE~5sr84

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Alternative forms

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