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canvass vs tarpaulin

tarpaulin vs canvass

canvass and tarpaulin both are nouns.

canvass is a verb but tarpaulin is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
canvass Yes No Yes No
tarpaulin Yes No No No
As nouns, tarpaulin is a hyponym of canvass; that is, tarpaulin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than canvass:
  • canvass: a heavy, closely woven fabric
  • tarpaulin: waterproofed canvas
Other hyponyms of canvass include tarp.
canvass (noun) tarpaulin (noun)
a heavy, closely woven fabric waterproofed canvas
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
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
an oil painting on canvas fabric
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
canvass (verb) tarpaulin (verb)
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
Difference between canvass and tarpaulin

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