English dictionary

canvas

/'k/&/nv/@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Made of, pertaining to, or resembling, canvas or coarse cloth; as, a <i>canvas</i> tent.

adjective

Source: webster1913

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

noun.artifact

Synonyms canvass

Source: WordNet 3.0
an oil painting on canvas fabric

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

noun.state

Examples
The crowded canvas of history.

The movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound.

Source: WordNet 3.0
a tent made of canvas fabric

noun.artifact

Synonyms canvas tent canvass

Source: WordNet 3.0
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

noun.artifact

Synonyms canvass sail sheet

Source: WordNet 3.0
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete

noun.artifact

Examples
The boxer picked himself up off the canvas.

Source: WordNet 3.0
A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913

solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign

verb.social

Source: WordNet 3.0
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

verb.social

Synonyms canvass poll

Source: WordNet 3.0
cover with canvas

verb.contact

Examples
She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks.

Source: WordNet 3.0
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

verb.cognition

Synonyms analyse analyze canvass examine study

Source: WordNet 3.0