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skysail vs canvass

canvass vs skysail

skysail and canvass both are nouns.

skysail is not a verb while canvass is a verb.

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

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