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to canvass
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to seek or gather opinions by asking questions or conducting a survey
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They decided to canvass the neighborhood to get opinions on the new park.
We need to canvass local businesses to understand their needs.
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to study or discuss something in detail to discover its meaning or essential features
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The committee canvassed the proposal before making a decision.
Scholars are canvassing the text to uncover hidden themes.
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to actively seek support or votes, especially during an election campaign
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Volunteers canvass door-to-door every election season.
She is canvassing voters in the local district this week.
Canvass
01
a heavy, tightly woven fabric used for clothing, upholstery, tents, or sails
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He bought a sturdy canvass jacket for the hiking trip.
The chair was covered in dark green canvass for durability.
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the mat forming the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring
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The boxer wiped sweat from the canvass before the next round.
The referee inspected the canvass for any damage.
03
a tent that is made from canvas fabric
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The scouts slept in a small canvass during the camping trip.
Soldiers pitched a canvass near the river for the night.
04
a large piece of canvas used as a sail on a boat or ship
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The ship 's canvass caught the wind and lifted the vessel smoothly.
He repaired the torn canvass before the next voyage.
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an oil painting that is done on canvas fabric
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The museum displayed a famous canvass by Van Gogh.
A series of colorful canvasses lined the studio walls.
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a survey of opinions from a group of people
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The government conducted a canvass to measure citizen satisfaction.
A canvass showed strong support for the new policy.
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the setting in which a story, play, or other narrative takes place
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The novel used the city as its canvass for unfolding drama.
The playwright chose a rural village as the canvass for the story.
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