canvas
word
/ˈkænvəs/
KAN-vuhs
/kˈænvəs/
KAN-vuhs
Definition
A strong, heavy cloth used especially for painting on or making tents and sails.
Usage & Nuances
'Canvas' is most often used for painting (an artist paints on canvas), but also refers to material for tents, bags, or shoes. As a metaphor, 'a blank canvas' means unlimited possibilities.
Spanish: lienzo - lonaPortuguese (BR): tela - lonaPortuguese (PT): tela - lonaChinese (Simplified): 画布 - 帆布Chinese (Traditional): 畫布 - 帆布Hindi: कैनवासArabic: قماش (لرسم اللوحات) - قماش مشمعBengali: ক্যানভাসRussian: холстJapanese: キャンバスVietnamese: vải bạt - vải canvasKorean: 캔버스Turkish: tuvalUrdu: کینوسIndonesian: kanvas
Example Sentences
The artist painted her picture on a large canvas.
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She bought a blank canvas for her next painting.
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Digital artists often create on a virtual canvas using tablets.
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Starting fresh, she saw her life as a blank canvas full of opportunity.
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The tent is made of waterproof canvas.
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His backpack is made from durable canvas, so it lasts a long time.
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