Canvas — meaning in English
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English meaning
- canvas noun A heavy, coarse woven fabric traditionally made from hemp or cotton, used for sails, tents, and painting surfaces.
Senses
Canvas 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.
canvas — full definition
- noun A heavy, coarse woven fabric traditionally made from hemp or cotton, used for sails, tents, and painting surfaces.
- noun A painting itself, or figuratively, a basis or backdrop for creative work.
- verb To cover something with canvas.
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