Dutch Meaning of canvass
canvas
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Definitions and Meaning of canvass in English
canvass (n)
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
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
a tent made of canvas fabric
an oil painting on canvas fabric
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
canvass (v)
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
canvass (n.)
To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote.
To examine by discussion; to debate.
To go trough, with personal solicitation or public addresses; as, to canvass a district for votes; to canvass a city for subscriptions.
Close inspection; careful review for verification; as, a canvass of votes.
Examination in the way of discussion or debate.
Search; exploration; solicitation; systematic effort to obtain votes, subscribers, etc.
canvass (v. i.)
To search thoroughly; to engage in solicitation by traversing a district; as, to canvass for subscriptions or for votes; to canvass for a book, a publisher, or in behalf of a charity; -- commonly followed by for.
FAQs About the word canvass
canvas
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account, an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people, a large piece
interview,enquête,peiling,verzoeken,rondsturen,Aftasten,ondervragen,vraag,Geluid (buiten)
Rapport
canvasback duck => Tafeleend, canvasback => Rosse schelpeneend, canvas tent => Canvas tent, canvas => canvas, canute the great => Knoet de Grote,
