canvas

  1. Noun.  A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
  2. Noun.  A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.
  3. Noun.  A basis for creative work.
  4. Noun.  (nautical) sails in general.
  5. Noun.  A tent.
  6. Noun.  (alternative spelling of, canvass) .
  7. Verb.  To cover an area or object with canvas.
  8. Verb.  (alternative spelling of, canvass) .

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