English
Detailed Synonyms for canvass in English
canvass:
canvass [the ~] noun
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the canvass
– a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) 1 -
the canvass
– the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete 1 -
the canvass
– an oil painting on canvas fabric 1 -
the canvass
– a tent made of canvas fabric 1 -
the canvass
– a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel 1 -
the canvass
– an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people 1the poll; the opinion poll; the canvass; the public opinion poll– an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people 1 -
the canvass
– the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account 1
canvass verb
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canvass
– consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning 1 -
canvass
– get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions 1 -
canvass
– solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign 1