1. plural of canvas; strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting surfaces

1. third person singular present of canvass; to examine or discuss thoroughly
2. third person singular present of canvass; to go through an area asking for votes, opinions, or orders

Examples

• The artist stretched several canvasses for her upcoming exhibition.
• The ship’s canvasses billowed in the strong wind.
• She canvasses the neighborhood every election season.
• The committee canvasses all possible solutions before making a decision.
• He canvasses door-to-door selling insurance policies.
• The researcher canvasses public opinion through surveys.
• The store displays various canvasses for amateur painters.