canvas

/kˈænvəs/

/ˈkænvəs/

[noun] [verb]

Canvas

[NOUN]

a piece of cloth that artists paint on, especially with oil paints

an oil painting done on a canvas

synonyms : canvass

a durable, tough, and tightly woven material made from natural or synthetic fibers, commonly used for a variety of purposes including painting, construction, and outdoor equipment

synonyms : canvass

a tent made of canvas fabric

synonyms : canvas tent

canvass

the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

synonyms : canvass

the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete

synonyms : canvass

a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

synonyms : canvass

sail

sheet

to canvas

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

cover with canvas

Examples

1. The artist painted intricate patterns on the surface of the canvas.

2. Picasso began on a great canvas.

3. The painting of the sunflower on the canvas looked incredibly lifelike.

4. The talented artist painted a beautiful portrait of a woman, capturing her strength and inner beauty on the canvas.

Nearby words

cantharellus cibarius