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canvass

Main Entry:: ¹can·vass
Variant(s):: also can·vas \ˈkan-vəs\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: can·vassed; can·vas·sing
Date:: 1508

transitive verb

1obsolete : to toss in a canvas sheet in sport or punishment2 a: to examine in detail ; specifically : to examine (votes) officially for authenticity b: discuss , debate3: to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments <canvass voters>intransitive verb: to seek orders or votes : solicit

— can·vass·er also can·vas·er noun

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