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Canvas

KA-nvuhs

/ˈkænvʌs/

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canvas

Dictionary meaning

A heavy, closely woven fabric used for clothing, chairs, sails or tents.

Examples

  • My shoes are made out of canvas.
  • The boxer picked himself up off the canvas.

Synonyms: canvass

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