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topsail vs canvass

canvass vs topsail

topsail and canvass both are nouns.

topsail is not a verb while canvass is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
topsail Yes No No No
canvass Yes No Yes No
As nouns, canvass is a hypernym of topsail; that is, canvass is a word with a broader meaning than topsail:
  • topsail: a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast
  • canvass: a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
Other hypernyms of topsail include canvas, sail, sheet.
topsail (noun) canvass (noun)
a sail (or either of a pair of sails) immediately above the lowermost sail of a mast and supported by a topmast 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
topsail (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 topsail and canvass

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