Canvass

Definition: the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"

Definition: an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

Definition: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

Definition: a tent made of canvas fabric

Definition: an oil painting on canvas fabric

Definition: the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"

Definition: a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

Definition: A solicitation of voters or public opinion.

Definition: get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

Definition: solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign

Definition: consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"

Definition: To toss in a canvas sheet; to thrash, beat.