purjekangas — meaning in English

English meaning

• canvas noun A heavy, coarse woven fabric traditionally made from hemp or cotton, used for sails, tents, and painting surfaces.
• sailcloth noun A strong, durable fabric suitable for making sails for ships or boats.

Senses

purjekangas is used for these senses in English:

• canvas A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
• sailcloth A strong, durable fabric suitable for making sails for ships or boats.

canvas — full definition

1. noun A heavy, coarse woven fabric traditionally made from hemp or cotton, used for sails, tents, and painting surfaces.
2. noun A painting itself, or figuratively, a basis or backdrop for creative work.
3. verb To cover something with canvas.

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