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canvass

3 entries found.


Main Entry:
1can·vass 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1canvass
Variant(s):
also can·vas 
          Listen to the pronunciation of canvas \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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