canvass
Nouns
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(n) the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
- the crowded canvas of history
- the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound
- (n) an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people opinion poll, poll, public opinion poll,
- (n) a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel sail, canvas, sheet,
- (n) a tent made of canvas fabric canvas tent, canvas,
- (n) an oil painting on canvas fabric canvas,
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(n) the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
- the boxer picked himself up off the canvas
- (n) a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) canvas,
Verbs
- (v) get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions poll, canvas,
- (v) solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign canvas,
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(v) 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