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canvas
noun(can-vas)
a firm closely woven cloth usually of linen, hemp, or cotton used for clothing and formerly much used for tents and sails
canvas
noun(can-vas)
a set of sails : sail
canvas
noun(can-vas)
a piece of canvas used for a particular purpose
canvas
verb(can-vas)
to cover, line, or furnish with canvas
canvas
verb(can-vas)
to toss in a canvas sheet in sport or punishment
canvas
verb(can-vas)
to examine in detail; specifically : to examine (votes) officially for authenticity
canvas
verb(can-vas)
discuss, debate
canvas
noun(can-vas)
the act or an instance of canvassing; especially : a personal solicitation of votes or survey of public opinion
canvas
idiom(can-vas)
in a tent
canvas
noun phrase(can-vas)
the fullest amount of sail that a ship can crowd on —called also press of canvas

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