Definition of Canvass

1. Verb. Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions.

Exact synonyms: Canvas, Poll
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"
Exact synonyms: Canvas
Generic synonyms: Background, Scope, Setting

3. Verb. Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign.
Exact synonyms: Canvas
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.
Exact synonyms: Opinion Poll, Poll, Public Opinion Poll
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"

6. Noun. A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel.

7. Noun. A tent made of canvas fabric.
Exact synonyms: Canvas, Canvas Tent
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.
Exact synonyms: Canvas
Generic synonyms: Oil Painting

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"
Exact synonyms: Canvas
Generic synonyms: Gym Mat, Mat
Group relationships: Ring

10. Noun. A heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents).
Exact synonyms: Canvas
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

canuns
canvas
canvas tent
canvasback
canvasback duck
canvasbacks
canvasboard
canvasboards
canvased
canvaser
canvasers
canvases
canvasing
canvasless
canvaslike
cany
canyon
canyon live oak
canyon oak
canyon treefrog
canyoneer
canyoneering

Other Resources:

Search for Canvass on Dictionary.com!Search for Canvass on Thesaurus.com!Search for Canvass on Google!Search for Canvass on Wikipedia!

Search