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repoussoir

“repoussoir” is a French word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. repoussoir

In French

  1. Outil qui sert à faire sortir des clous, des chevilles.
  2. Instrument ou outil qui sert à faire ressortir les reliefs.
  3. Objet vigoureux de couleur ou très ombré, qu’on place sur le devant d’un tableau, pour faire paraître les autres objets plus éloignés.
  4. Personne ou chose qui suscite le rejet.

Etymology

From repousser.

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