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to canvass
01
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.
02
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.
03
to actively seek support or votes, especially during an election campaign
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Volunteers canvass door-to-door every election season.
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.
02
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.
03
a tent that is made from canvas fabric
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The scouts slept in a small canvass during the camping trip.
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.
05
an oil painting that is done on canvas fabric
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The museum displayed a famous canvass by Van Gogh.
06
a survey of opinions from a group of people
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The government conducted a canvass to measure citizen satisfaction.
07
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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