Drawing support, move gradually to the left? (5)
I believe the answer is:
easel
'drawing support' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'move gradually to the left?' is the wordplay.
'move gradually' becomes 'ease' (easing is a kind of moving. I am not sure about the 'gradually' bit.).
'to the left?' becomes 'l' (common abbreviation).
'ease'+'l'='EASEL'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for easel that I've seen before include "Tripod for an artist" , "the rest of the paintwork" , "supporter of the arts" , "Van Gogh's stand?" , "Artist's supporting frame" .)