canvasses

1. 1
   verb

   The form of canvass used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

   She canvasses the neighborhood every election season for the local party.

   The committee canvasses opinions before making any major decision.

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2. 2
   noun

   Plural of canvass. Use it when you mean more than one.

   The party organized several door-to-door canvasses before the vote.

   Their canvasses of local shoppers helped them choose a new store site.

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3. 3
   verb

   Third-person singular present of canvas. It is a less common spelling of canvases, used with he, she, it, or a singular noun.

   The crew canvasses the deck before every storm to keep the cargo dry.

   She canvasses each open frame before the painters arrive.

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4. 4
   noun

   Plural of canvas. It is a less common spelling, and most writers use canvases.

   The gallery displayed dozens of canvasses from the artist's early years.

   Rolled canvasses filled the studio, each waiting to be stretched.

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