Canvases vs. Canvasses — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Canvases and Canvasses
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Canvases
A heavy, coarse, closely woven fabric of cotton, hemp, or flax, traditionally used for tents and sails.
Canvasses
To examine carefully or discuss thoroughly; scrutinize
"The evidence had been repeatedly canvassed in American courts" (Anthony Lewis).
Canvases
A piece of such fabric on which a painting, especially an oil painting, is executed.
Canvasses
To go through (a region) or go to (persons) to solicit votes or orders.
Canvases
A painting executed on such fabric.
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Canvasses
To conduct a survey of (public opinion); poll.
Canvases
A fabric of coarse open weave, used as a foundation for needlework.
Canvasses
To make a thorough examination or conduct a detailed discussion.
Canvases
The background against which events unfold, as in a historical narrative
A grim portrait of despair against the bright canvas of the postwar economy.
Canvasses
To solicit voters, orders, or opinions.
Canvases
(Nautical) A sail or set of sails.
Canvasses
An examination or discussion.
Canvases
A tent or group of tents.
Canvasses
A solicitation of votes or orders.
Canvases
A circus tent.
Canvasses
A survey of public opinion.
Canvases
(Sports) The floor of a ring in which boxing or wrestling takes place.
Canvasses
Plural of canvas(UK spelling)
Canvases
(US) canvas
Canvasses
Plural of canvass
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