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to canvass
01
to seek or gather opinions by asking questions or conducting a survey
Examples
They decided to canvass the neighborhood to get opinions on the new park.
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
Examples
The committee canvassed the proposal before making a decision.
Scholars are canvassing the text to uncover hidden themes.
03
to actively seek support or votes, especially during an election campaign
Examples
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
Examples
He bought a sturdy canvass jacket for the hiking trip.
The chair was covered in dark green canvass for durability.
02
the mat forming the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring
Examples
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
Examples
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
Examples
The ship 's canvass caught the wind and lifted the vessel smoothly.
He repaired the torn canvass before the next voyage.
05
an oil painting that is done on canvas fabric
Examples
The museum displayed a famous canvass by Van Gogh.
A series of colorful canvasses lined the studio walls.
06
a survey of opinions from a group of people
Examples
The government conducted a canvass to measure citizen satisfaction.
A canvass showed strong support for the new policy.
07
the setting in which a story, play, or other narrative takes place
Examples
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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