canvass

1. n. To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to scrutinize; as, to canvass the votes cast at an election; to canvass a district with reference to its probable vote. Source: opted

2. n. To examine by discussion; to debate. Source: opted

3. n. To go trough, with personal solicitation or public addresses; as, to canvass a district for votes; to canvass a city for subscriptions. Source: opted

4. v. i. To search thoroughly; to engage in solicitation by traversing a district; as, to canvass for subscriptions or for votes; to canvass for a book, a publisher, or in behalf of a charity; -- commonly followed by for. Source: opted

5. n. Close inspection; careful review for verification; as, a canvass of votes. Source: opted

6. n. Examination in the way of discussion or debate. Source: opted

7. n. Search; exploration; solicitation; systematic effort to obtain votes, subscribers, etc. Source: opted

8. n. the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account Source: wordnet

9. n. an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people Source: wordnet

10. n. a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel Source: wordnet

11. n. a tent made of canvas fabric Source: wordnet

12. n. an oil painting on canvas fabric Source: wordnet

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