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to canvass
01
to seek or gather opinions by asking questions or conducting a survey
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We need to canvass local businesses to understand their needs.
02
to study or discuss something in detail to discover its meaning or essential features
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Scholars are canvassing the text to uncover hidden themes.
03
to actively seek support or votes, especially during an election campaign
Exemples
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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The chair was covered in dark green canvass for durability.
02
the mat forming the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring
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The referee inspected the canvass for any damage.
03
a tent that is made from canvas fabric
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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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He repaired the torn canvass before the next voyage.
05
an oil painting that is done on canvas fabric
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A series of colorful canvasses lined the studio walls.
06
a survey of opinions from a group of people
Exemples
A canvass showed strong support for the new policy.
07
the setting in which a story, play, or other narrative takes place
Exemples
The playwright chose a rural village as the canvass for the story.
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