Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Canvass.
Canvass - as a noun
The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
Example: "The crowded canvas of history"
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canvas11An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
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opinion pollpoll6public opinion pollHypernyms (Closely Related)
enquiry19inquiry19research13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
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canvas11sail4sheet8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of materialHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A tent made of canvas fabric
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canvas11canvas tentHypernyms (Closely Related)
collapsible sheltertent4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
Example: "The boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
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canvas11A heavy, closely woven fabric
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canvas11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cloth10fabric13material10textile14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Canvass - as a verb
Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
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poll6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
survey12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beg6solicit9tap5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"We need to canvass the neighborhood to gather signatures for the petition."
"The volunteers will canvass door-to-door to promote the political candidate."
"The sales team will canvass the area to find potential customers."
"The police officer canvassed the area for witnesses to the crime."
"The survey company will canvass the city to collect opinions on the new product."
Word Game Points
Is CANVASS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canvass is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CANVASS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CANVASS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canvass is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCANVASS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is CANVASS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canvass is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCANVASS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
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