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foresail vs canvass

canvass vs foresail

foresail and canvass both are nouns.

foresail is not a verb while canvass is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
foresail Yes No No No
canvass Yes No Yes No
As nouns, canvass is a hypernym of foresail; that is, canvass is a word with a broader meaning than foresail:
  • foresail: the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel
  • canvass: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Other hypernyms of foresail include canvas, sail, sheet.
foresail (noun) canvass (noun)
the lowest sail on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel a heavy, closely woven fabric
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
foresail (verb) canvass (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 foresail and canvass

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