canvass

Plural: canvasses

Noun

• 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)
• 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
• A seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.
• A seeking or solicitation, or determination, of support or favourable votes in a forthcoming election or poll.
• A scrutiny of the votes cast in an election to reject irregular votes; also, a tally, audit, and certification of votes.
• A thorough discussion or investigation. (Possibly; the meaning is unclear.)
• Rejection (at an election, of a suit, etc.).
• Obsolete spelling of canvas.

Verb

Verb Forms: canvassed, canvassing, canvasses

• To thoroughly examine, discuss, or solicit opinions from.
• 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
• solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
• get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
• cover with canvas
  • "She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks"
• consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
• To thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
• To scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result).
• To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place)
• To seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses.
• To toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket.
• To batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something).
• To assail or attack (someone or something).
• To severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.).
• To debate, to discuss.
• To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey.
• To seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign.

Examples

• She needed to CANVASS her options carefully before making her final, game-winning move.
• The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes.
• The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child.

Synonyms

analyse, analyze, canvas, canvas tent, examine, opinion poll, poll, public opinion poll, sail, sheet, study

Anagrams of canvass