Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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sail | Yes | No | Yes | No |
canvass | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sail (noun) | canvass (noun) |
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an ocean trip taken for pleasure | a heavy, closely woven 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 |
any structure that resembles a sail | 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 |
sail (verb) | canvass (verb) |
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travel on water propelled by wind | consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning |
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions | solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign |
travel on water propelled by wind or by other means | get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions |
traverse or travel on (a body of water) |