the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
Used in a Sentence
canvass
How to use canvass in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for canvass.
Editorial note
They don't go out and canvass for phone numbers first.
Examples9
Definitions10
Parts of speech2
Quick take
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of canvass gathered in one view.
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for canvass.
noun
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
See also: canvas
noun
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
See also: poll
noun
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
noun
a tent made of canvas fabric
See also: canvas
noun
an oil painting on canvas fabric
See also: canvas
noun
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
See also: canvas
noun
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
See also: canvas
verb
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
verb
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
See also: canvas
verb
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"
Example sentences
They don't go out and canvass for phone numbers first.
Knock on doors and canvass, even just print up flyers and push them through letterboxes.
If you are not, please go and canvass the restaurant's in your area and tell them your viewpoint.
The better option is to use bags made for re-use whether plastic, canvass, or other.
Look at download/purchase statistics, canvass users or do focus groups.
I have not bothered to canvass my fellow directors, but I doubt any of them feel any different.
Take the 3 month job, canvass your existing customers on Saturdays and to get ideas for your rev 2 product.
When you start a Rails or Django project you're using a template. When you use Bootstrap you're using a template. When you use the business model canvass you're using a template.
But the article is entirely about increasing voter turnout in political campaigns, by having people canvass their like-minded acquaintances, thereby increasing their interest in elections.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use canvass in a sentence?
They don't go out and canvass for phone numbers first.
What does canvass mean?
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
What part of speech is canvass?
canvass is commonly used as noun, verb.