the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; the crowded canvas of history; the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound
[ Syn: canvas ]
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
[ Syn: poll , opinion poll , public opinion poll ]
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
a tent made of canvas fabric
[ Syn: canvas tent , canvas ]
an oil painting on canvas fabric
[ Syn: canvas ]
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; the boxer picked himself up off the canvas
[ Syn: canvas ]
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
[ Syn: canvas ]
canvass (n.)
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
[ Syn: canvas ]
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