Canvas Definition & Meaning
canvas
- noun
- a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
- an oil painting on canvas fabric
- the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account; "the crowded canvas of history"; "the movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound"
- a tent made of canvas fabric
- a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
- the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete; "the boxer picked himself up off the canvas"
- verb
- solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
- get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
- cover with canvas; "She canvassed the walls of her living room so as to conceal the ugly cracks"
- consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning; "analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare"; "analyze the evidence in a criminal trial"; "analyze your real motives"
"Canvas" in song lyrics
See how canvas is used in real songs:
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"Lyrics are my language, my ink stains canvas"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"It's the art of war your blood's the only color on the canvas"
7L & Esoteric f/ Jawn P, Raydar Ellis — Boston Garden Rap -
"Play for me, to meet the canvas"
9th Prince f/ Shyheim — Young Godz Pt. 2
Words that rhyme with canvas
Usage tips for "canvas"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "canvas" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for canvas to find words that pair well.