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to canvass
01
to seek or gather opinions by asking questions or conducting a survey
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Volunteers canvassed the neighborhood about recycling habits.
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to study or discuss something in detail to discover its meaning or essential features
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He canvasses evidence thoroughly before making a conclusion.
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to actively seek support or votes, especially during an election campaign
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He canvasses potential supporters at community events.
Canvass
01
a heavy, tightly woven fabric used for clothing, upholstery, tents, or sails
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The painters preferred a rough canvass for textured effects.
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the mat forming the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring
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The ring 's canvass was freshly cleaned for the tournament.
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a tent that is made from canvas fabric
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They repaired a tear in the canvass before the storm arrived.
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a large piece of canvas used as a sail on a boat or ship
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Old ships often had thick, weathered canvass for their sails.
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an oil painting that is done on canvas fabric
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The artist signed his latest canvass before sending it to the gallery.
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a survey of opinions from a group of people
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The canvass results influenced the final decision of the council.
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the setting in which a story, play, or other narrative takes place
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The playwright chose a rural village as the canvass for the story.
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