Leinwand — 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.
• screen noun A flat surface on a device or in a cinema on which images or text are displayed.

Senses

Leinwand is used for these senses in English:

• canvas A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.
• screen The viewing surface or area of a movie, or moving picture or slide presentation.

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.

screen — full definition

1. noun A flat surface on a device or in a cinema on which images or text are displayed.
2. verb To examine or test someone or something to detect a problem, risk, or suitability.
3. verb To shield or conceal something from view.
4. verb To show a film or program publicly.

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