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Definition of Canvass
1. Verb. Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions.
Generic synonyms: Survey
Specialized synonyms: Circularise, Circularize
Derivative terms: Canvasser, Canvasser, Poll
2. Noun. The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account. "The movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
3. Verb. Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign.
Generic synonyms: Beg, Solicit, Tap
Specialized synonyms: Circularize
Derivative terms: Canvasser
4. Noun. An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people.
Generic synonyms: Enquiry, Inquiry, Research
Specialized synonyms: Exit Poll, Straw Poll, Straw Vote
Derivative terms: Poll, Pollster
5. Verb. Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning. "Sam and Sue canvass the movie "; "Analyze your real motives"
Specialized synonyms: Anatomize, Diagnose, Name, Diagnose, Appraise, Survey, Survey, Compare, Check, Check Into, Check Out, Check Over, Check Up On, Go Over, Look Into, Suss Out, Assay, Reexamine, Review, Audit, Inspect, Scrutinise, Scrutinize, Screen, Follow, Trace, Investigate, Look Into, Sieve, Sift, Consider, Look At, View
Derivative terms: Analyser, Analysis, Analyst, Examination, Study
6. Noun. A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel.
Specialized synonyms: Balloon Sail, Crossjack, Mizzen Course, Fore-and-aft Sail, Foresail, Headsail, Mainsail, Main-topsail, Press Of Canvas, Press Of Sail, Royal, Save-all, Skysail, Square Sail, Topgallant, Topgallant Sail, Topsail
Terms within: Reef
Generic synonyms: Piece Of Cloth, Piece Of Material
Group relationships: Sailing Ship, Sailing Vessel
Derivative terms: Sail, Sail
7. Noun. A tent made of canvas fabric.
Specialized synonyms: Big Top, Circus Tent, Round Top, Top, Field Tent, Sibley Tent, Wall Tent
Generic synonyms: Collapsible Shelter, Tent
8. Noun. An oil painting on canvas fabric.
9. Noun. The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete. "The boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
10. Noun. A heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents).
Generic synonyms: Cloth, Fabric, Material, Textile
Specialized synonyms: Tarp, Tarpaulin
Terms within: Hemp
Definition of Canvass
1. v. t. To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote.
2. v. i. To search thoroughly; to engage in solicitation by traversing a district; as, to canvass for subscriptions or for votes; to canvass for a book, a publisher, or in behalf of a charity; -- commonly followed by for.
3. n. Close inspection; careful review for verification; as, a canvass of votes.
Definition of Canvass
1. Noun. a solicitation of voters or public opinion ¹
2. Verb. To solicit voters or opinions. ¹
3. Verb. To conduct a survey. ¹
4. Verb. To campaign. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Canvass
1. to examine thoroughly [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Canvass
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