Canvass Meaning

There are 10 meaning(s) for word Canvass

Meaning 1 : a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

    Synonyms : canvas,  sail,  sheet
Meaning 2 : a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

    Synonyms : canvas
Meaning 3 : a tent made of canvas fabric

    Synonyms : canvas,  canvas tent
Meaning 4 : an oil painting on canvas fabric

    Synonyms : canvas
Meaning 5 : an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

    Synonyms : opinion poll,  poll,  public opinion poll
Meaning 6 : the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

    Synonyms : canvas
Meaning 7 : the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete

    Synonyms : canvas
Meaning 8 : consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

    Synonyms : analyse,  analyze,  examine,  study
Meaning 9 : get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

    Synonyms : poll
Meaning 10 : solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign