A strong, heavy cloth made from cotton, hemp, or linen, used for making sails, tents, and as a surface for oil painting. noun
The artist stretched a new canvas before starting her painting.
The tent was made of durable canvas to withstand harsh weather.
A piece of such cloth prepared for use as the surface for an oil painting. noun
He painted a beautiful landscape on the canvas.
The gallery featured several canvases by modern artists.
The background or setting on which a story or event is depicted or takes place. noun
The novel provides a rich canvas of 19th-century life.
The director used the city as a canvas for the film's dramatic scenes.
To cover, line, or furnish with canvas. verb
They canvassed the boat to protect it from the elements.
The seats were canvassed to give them a vintage look.