canvass vs canvas

Definitions

noun

1. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
2. a tent made of canvas fabric
3. the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
4. an oil painting on canvas fabric
5. a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

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verb

1. solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
2. get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
3. consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

Examples

Liberal Democrat canvass returns looked great.

The council has been canvassing local opinion/local people to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development.

Dairy Crest are suing Mr Rollings for damages, claiming he canvassed for custom while he was still working for them.

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verb

1. cover with canvas

noun

1. a tent made of canvas fabric
2. the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
3. an oil painting on canvas fabric
4. a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
5. the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete

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Examples

Background-position: background image in the canvas element in the targeted space, designated the upper left corner of the image relative to the level of canvas and vertical spacing interval .

Well, then, I'll get the port cable bent and the anchor a-cockbill ready for lettin 'go before touchin' the canvas.

All the miracle of sails; the steady foresail; the sensitive jibs; the press canvas delicate as bubbles; the reliable main; the bluff topsails; topgallants like eager horses; the impertinent skysails; the jaunty moonraker, were just canvas stretched on poles.

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