canvass

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consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
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
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
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
To sift
To examine by discussion
To go trough, with personal solicitation or public addresses
To search thoroughly
Close inspection
Examination in the way of discussion or debate
Search

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