a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | a heavy, closely woven fabric |
a search for knowledge | the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete |
an instance of questioning | 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 |