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canvases

can·vas
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kan-vuh s]
    • /ˈkæn vəs/
    • /ˈkæn·vəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kan-vuh s]
    • /ˈkæn vəs/

Definitions of canvases word

  • noun canvases a closely woven, heavy cloth of cotton, hemp, or linen, used for tents, sails, etc. 1
  • noun canvases a piece of this or similar material on which a painting is made. 1
  • noun canvases a painting on canvas. 1
  • noun canvases a tent, or tents collectively. 1
  • noun canvases sailcloth. 1
  • noun canvases sails collectively. 1

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Origin of canvases

First appearance:

before 1225
One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English canevas < Anglo-French, Old North French < Vulgar Latin *cannabāceus (noun use of adj.), equivalent to Latin cannab(is) hemp + -āceus -aceous

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Parts of speech for Canvases

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

canvases popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

canvases usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for canvases

noun canvases

  • pictures — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
  • images — a physical likeness or representation of a person, animal, or thing, photographed, painted, sculptured, or otherwise made visible.
  • works — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
  • pieces — a separate or limited portion or quantity of something: a piece of land; a piece of chocolate.
  • opera — a plural of opus.

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