canvas
/ˈkæn.vəs/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
strong cloth used for making tents, bags, or for painting pictures on.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“She bought a new canvas to paint a landscape.”
“The artist stretched the canvas tightly over the frame.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
Related Words
Synonyms:
fabricclothtarp
Word Family:
canvasbackcanvaslike