Dictionary Entry
canvas
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Meaning
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A strong, coarse cloth used for making sails, tents, or as a surface for painting.
Example Sentence
The artist stretched a fresh canvas before beginning her landscape painting.
Usage Note
Used as a durable material for sails, tents, and bags, or as a prepared surface for oil and acrylic paintings by artists.
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