Hyphenation of canvass

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word canvass? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

can-vass

Definitions of canvass:

1.
The setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
The crowded canvas of history The movie demanded a dramatic canvas of sound
2.
An inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
3.
A large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
4.
A tent made of canvas fabric
5.
An oil painting on canvas fabric
6.
The mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
The boxer picked himself up off the canvas
7.
A heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
8.
Get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
9.
Solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign
10.
Consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
Analyze a sonnet by Shakespeare Analyze the evidence in a criminal trial Analyze your real motives

Synonyms of canvass:

noun canvas, setting, background, scope
noun poll, opinion poll, public opinion poll, inquiry, enquiry, research
noun sail, canvas, sheet, piece of cloth, piece of material
nouncanvas tent, canvas, tent, collapsible shelter
noun canvas, oil painting
noun canvas, mat, gym mat
noun canvas, fabric, cloth, material, textile
verb poll, canvas, survey
verb canvas, solicit, beg, tap
verb analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvas
verb canvas, solicit, beg, tap
verb poll, canvas, survey
verb canvas, cover
verb analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvas

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