| a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel |
| a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents) |
| a tent made of canvas fabric |
| an oil painting on canvas fabric |
| an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people |
| the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account |
| the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete |
| consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning |
| get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions |
| solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign |