Canvass has 12 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
"the crowded canvas of history"
"the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
2
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
3
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
4
a tent made of canvas fabric
5
an oil painting on canvas fabric
6
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
"the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
7
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
8
A solicitation of voters or public opinion.
Verb
1
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
2
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
3
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"
4
To toss in a canvas sheet; to thrash, beat.
Example Sentences
"the crowded canvas of history"
noun
"the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
noun
"the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
noun
"analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"
verb
"analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"
verb
"analyze your real motives"
verb
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