canvass
Seed from Open English WordNet (OEWN) 2025
Meanings by context
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- definition the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
- definition an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
- definition a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- definition a tent made of canvas fabric
- definition an oil painting on canvas fabric
- definition the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
- definition a heavy, closely woven fabric
- definition get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
- definition solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
- definition consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning