1. plural of canvas; strong cloth materials used for painting or making tents, sails, etc.
2. plural of canvas; paintings done on canvas material

1. third person singular present of canvas; examines or discusses something thoroughly
2. third person singular present of canvas; asks people for their opinions or votes

Examples

• The art store sells canvases in various sizes.
• She displayed her canvases at the gallery opening.
• The committee canvases all possible solutions before deciding.
• He canvases the neighborhood every election season.
• The artist stretched several blank canvases for her next series.
• The researcher canvases public opinion on the new policy.
• These canvases were painted during his blue period.