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CANVASSES

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There are 10 meanings of the word Canvasses.

Canvasses - as a noun

The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

Example: "The crowded canvas of history"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvas11

An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
opinion pollpoll6public opinion poll
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
enquiry19inquiry19research13
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A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvas11sail4sheet8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
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A tent made of canvas fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvas11canvas tent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
collapsible sheltertent4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An oil painting on canvas fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvas11

The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete

Example: "The boxer picked himself up off the canvas"

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canvas11

A heavy, closely woven fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvas11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cloth10fabric13material10textile14
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Canvasses - as a verb

Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
poll6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
survey12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beg6solicit9tap5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

Example: "Analyze a sonnet by shakespeare"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
analyse10analyze19examine16study9
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Example Sentences

"He painted beautiful landscapes on his canvasses."
"The art gallery displayed various canvasses from local artists."
"The museum stored ancient canvasses in a climate-controlled room."
"The art student purchased a set of new canvasses for her next project."
"The artist carefully stretched the canvasses over wooden frames."
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Word Game Points

Is CANVASSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canvasses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANVASSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CANVASSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canvasses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANVASSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CANVASSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canvasses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANVASSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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