canvas Antonyms

Meaning of canvas

Wordnet

canvas (n)

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

an oil painting on canvas fabric

the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

a tent made of canvas fabric

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

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

Wordnet

canvas (v)

cover with canvas

Webster

canvas (n.)

A strong cloth made of hemp, flax, or cotton; -- used for tents, sails, etc.

A coarse cloth so woven as to form regular meshes for working with the needle, as in tapestry, or worsted work.

A piece of strong cloth of which the surface has been prepared to receive painting, commonly painting in oil.

Something for which canvas is used: (a) A sail, or a collection of sails. (b) A tent, or a collection of tents. (c) A painting, or a picture on canvas.

A rough draft or model of a song, air, or other literary or musical composition; esp. one to show a poet the measure of the verses he is to make.

Webster

canvas (a.)

Made of, pertaining to, or resembling, canvas or coarse cloth; as, a canvas tent.

canvas Sentence Examples

  1. The artist stretched the canvas tightly across the wooden frame before beginning to paint.
  2. She carefully primed the canvas with a layer of gesso to prepare it for the application of paint.
  3. The canvas displayed vibrant colors and intricate details, showcasing the artist's skill.
  4. He preferred working on large canvases to fully express his artistic vision.
  5. The canvas depicted a serene landscape, with rolling hills and a clear blue sky.
  6. After completing the painting, she signed her name in the corner of the canvas.
  7. The art gallery featured a diverse collection of canvases, ranging from classical portraits to abstract compositions.
  8. The artist used a variety of techniques to create texture on the canvas, adding depth to the artwork.
  9. Before transporting the painting, they carefully rolled up the canvas to protect it from damage.
  10. As the sun set, the colors on the canvas seemed to come alive, casting a warm glow throughout the room.

FAQs About the word canvas

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents), an oil painting on canvas fabric, the setting for a narrative or fictional or dra

painting, oil painting,oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache, etching, fresco, acrylic, aquarelle

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The artist stretched the canvas tightly across the wooden frame before beginning to paint.

She carefully primed the canvas with a layer of gesso to prepare it for the application of paint.

The canvas displayed vibrant colors and intricate details, showcasing the artist's skill.

He preferred working on large canvases to fully express his artistic vision.