canvasing

SayKAN-vuhs-ing/ˈkænvəsɪŋ/

2 meanings of canvasing

1
noununcountable
The work of going around to ask people for votes, money, or support.
Like knocking on every door on your street to ask people for help.
Weeks of canvasing finally paid off when the candidate won her seat.
The charity relied on canvasing to collect small donations from local households.
Similarcampaigning, electioneering
2
verb
Present participle of canvas. Use this -ing form when the action is happening right now.
The volunteers were canvasing the whole town before election day.
They are canvasing for new members this month.
Note

canvasing is a form of canvas

canvas, verb: To cover an area or object with strong cloth. Full entry

Forms: canvascanvases he/she/itcanvasing -ing formcanvased past tense, past participle
Spelling: canvas → canvasing: add -ing

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