canvas

Pluralcanvases (some meanings), canvasses (some meanings)

Formscanvases, canvasing, canvased

1. 1
   noununcountable

   A strong, rough cloth used to make sails, tents, and surfaces for painting.

   Like the tough cloth used for a backpack or a sturdy bag.

   The tent was made from thick canvas to keep out the rain.

   She bought a roll of canvas to make a new sail.

   Similarsailcloth

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A piece of cloth stretched tightly over a frame, used for painting pictures on.

   Like a blank page, but made of cloth and ready for painting.

   The artist set a fresh canvas on the easel.

   He painted a bright sunset on a small canvas.

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3. 3
   nounfigurativelycountable

   Something that gives you a starting point for making something new and creative.

   Like a blank sheet of paper where any idea can begin.

   The empty city became a canvas for the young designers.

   He used silence as a canvas for his music.

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4. 4
   nouncountable

   A space on a screen where a program can draw shapes, pictures, or text.

   Like a whiteboard inside the computer where the program draws.

   The app lets you draw shapes directly on the canvas.

   She cleared the canvas and started a new drawing.

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A loose mesh of cotton threads or plastic used as a base for sewing crafts like cross-stitch.

   Like a grid of tiny squares that guides where each stitch goes.

   She stitched a small flower onto the plastic canvas.

   The kit came with a square of canvas and colored thread.

6. 6
   verbtransitive

   To cover an area or object with strong cloth.

   Like wrapping something in a thick cloth blanket to keep it safe.

   They canvas the wagon to keep the goods dry.

   We need to canvas the boat deck before the storm.

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7. 7
   noununcountable

   The sails of a ship, thought of all together.

   Like the cloth wings that catch the wind to push a boat.

   The ship crowded on more canvas to catch the wind.

   With all her canvas set, the boat raced ahead.

   Similarsail

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8. 8
   noununcountable

   A tent, or tents used for camping or shelter.

   Like a cloth house you can fold up and carry.

   The scouts slept under canvas for a whole week.

   A row of white canvas stood at the edge of the field.

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9. 9
   nouncountable

   A rough plan for a song or poem that shows how it should be built.

   Like a simple outline that shows where the words should go.

   The composer handed the singer a rough canvas of the new song.

   She wrote the verses to fit the canvas the musician gave her.

   Similarsketch, draft, outline

10. 10
    nounNigeriauncountable

    Light sports shoes made of cloth.

    Like soft cloth shoes you wear to play sports.

    She wore canvas on her feet for the morning run.

    Slip on your canvas and let's head to the gym.

    Similarsneakers, plimsolls

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