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CANVAS

(noun, verb)
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There are 7 meanings of the word Canvas.

How to pronounce canvas:

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Canvas - as a noun

A heavy, closely woven fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvass
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
clothfabricmaterialtextile
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An oil painting on canvas fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvass

The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

Example: "The crowded canvas of history"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvass

A tent made of canvas fabric

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvas tentcanvass
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
collapsible sheltertent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvasssailsheet
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of clothpiece of material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete

Example: "The boxer picked himself up off the canvas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
canvass

Canvas - as a verb

Cover with canvas

Example: "She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks"

Example Sentences

"She painted a beautiful landscape on the canvas."
"The artist stretched the canvas over a wooden frame."
"He used a large canvas to create his masterpiece."
"The gallery displayed several abstract paintings on canvas."
"She spilled some paint on the canvas."
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Word Game Points

Is CANVAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, canvas is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CANVAS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is CANVAS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, canvas is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CANVAS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is CANVAS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, canvas is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CANVAS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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