canvas — a strong, coarse cloth used for making tents, sails, and as a surface for oil paintings
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a strong, coarse cloth used for making tents, sails, and as a surface for oil paintings
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkænvəs/
Korean meaning: 천막, 돛, 유화용 화포를 만드는 데 쓰이는 질긴 거친 천
Korean pronunciation: 캔-버스 (강세: 캔)
Example Sentences
- My art teacher said my canvas looks like a pizza with too many toppings.
- The sailor repaired the torn canvas sail during the storm.
- She bought canvas shoes that were so white, they practically glowed in the dark.
canvas
NOUN//ˈkænvəs//
a strong, coarse cloth used for making tents, sails, and as a surface for oil paintings
Strong coarse cloth for multiple uses
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Origin
From Old French 'chanvre' (hemp), which comes from Latin 'cannabis' meaning the cannabis plant. The word evolved through various Romance languages before entering English as 'canvas,' referring to cloth made from hemp fibers.
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“My art teacher said my canvas looks like a pizza with too many toppings.”
“The sailor repaired the torn canvas sail during the storm.”
“She bought canvas shoes that were so white, they practically glowed in the dark.”
“The detective will canvas the area for witnesses to the crime.”
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