A canvass is a kind of survey. Police canvass a neighborhood following a major crime to determine if any of the residents have information about the crime. Canvas is a heavy fabric used in tents, sails and occasionally in clothing.
Yes, the word canvas is both a noun and a verb.The noun 'canvas' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or cotton; a word for a thing.The verb to 'canvas' (canvases, canvasing, canvased) is to cover with canvas.The homophone 'canvass' is also a noun and a verb.The noun 'canvass' is a singular, common, abstract noun; a word for a process of attempting to secure votes or ascertain opinions.The verb to 'canvass' is to go through a district or go to individuals in order to solicit political support or to determine opinions or sentiments.
she was carrying a bag made of canvas
The likely word is the proper noun Kansas, a US state. Similar words are canvas (heavy woven material) and canvass (to solicit or survey).
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The government census takers were to canvass the area for information . A salesman had to canvass the block for potential buyers of his companies' product . Opinion polls were to canvass public opinion to assess the public's dispositions regarding the upcoming debate on health-care .
I came to canvass you yesterday, but you weren't there.
The word "carvas" appears to be a misspelling or a variation of "canvas." If you meant "canvas," you could say, "The artist prepared a large canvas for her new painting, eager to bring her vision to life." If "carvas" refers to something specific, please provide additional context for a more tailored response.
I had to replace the canvas on my boat cover. There were marines on the front line that had to canvas the area for bombs.
Here are some sentences that use the incorrect word from a pair (or more) of homophones (with the correct form in parenthesis after the sentence).*** Note that these uses are all INCORRECT.Their is a full moon out tonight. (There)They sold they're car. (their)There coming to visit us tomorrow. (They're)Bye the time they get here, the party will be over. (By)He wants to by a new lawn mower. (buy)He said buy to his friend as he left. (bye)He past his test with an A. (passed)She was sad at some things that happened in her passed. (past)The poll takers arrived to canvas the neighborhood (canvass).The sails were made of canvass. (canvas)His response to her grief seemed callus. (callous)
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