canvass

/kˈænvəs/

/ˈkænvəs/

to canvass

MAIN VERB

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

synonyms : poll

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

synonyms : analyse

solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign

Canvass

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

synonyms : canvas

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

synonyms : canvas

a tent made of canvas fabric

synonyms : canvas

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

synonyms : canvas

an oil painting on canvas fabric

synonyms : canvas

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

synonyms : canvas

Examples

1. A slew of detectives canvassed an enormous area of land near her home.

2. They canvassed the entire area of McAllen.

3. So they canvassed the local area.

4. And the U S marshals meantime are canvassing a three-state area.