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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
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noun(can-vas)a piece of cloth backed or framed as a surface for a painting; also : the painting on such a surface
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noun(can-vas)the background, setting, or scope of a historical or fictional account or narrative
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verb(can-vas)to cover, line, or furnish with canvas
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verb(can-vas)to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
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verb(can-vas)to examine in detail; specifically : to examine (votes) officially for authenticity
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verb(can-vas)discuss, debate
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noun(can-vas)the act or an instance of canvassing; especially : a personal solicitation of votes or survey of public opinion