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canvass - Dictionary definition and meaning for canvass

CANVASS

(noun) a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
synonyms : canvas
The chairs were covered with canvass. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
"the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
synonyms : canvas
(noun) an oil painting on canvas fabric
synonyms : canvas
The canvass of Monalisa by Da Vinci is admired for its beauty, all over the world. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(noun) a tent made of canvas fabric
synonyms : canvas , canvas tent
The canvas shielded them from the winds. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
synonyms : canvas , sail , sheet
The people in the ship were worried that the canvas would be torn by the heavy wind. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(noun) an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
synonyms : opinion poll , poll , public opinion poll
The canvass provided inconclusive results. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
"the crowded canvas of history", "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
synonyms : canvas
(verb) consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
"analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare", "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial", "analyze your real motives"
synonyms : analyse , analyze , canvas , examine , study
(verb) get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
synonyms : canvas , poll
The canvas conducted by the TV channel predicted that the ruling party would fail in the election. -added by Aswathy_inlas
(verb) solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
synonyms : canvas
The MLA sort the help of the popular film star for canvasing in the coming election. -added by Aswathy_inlas

Mnemonics for canvass

(Tag: ) If you are familiar with Cricket and Cricket players than this will be a easy to remember mnemonic. In Sri Lankan Cricket team there is a player with Name Chaminda Vas. Suppose if selectors will say "Can Vas play the next Tournament??" What are they
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(Tag: ) just to complete what r4nj33t want to menation..if selectors will say "Can Vas play the next Tournament??" What are they ..are seeking our OPINION.OR VOTES IN FAVOUR OF THEM.
added by preetisoni2411 Edit Mnemonic

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(Tag: ) on CANVASS u always draw a picture and say ur opinions...
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