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canvas

The word “canvas” has 2 syllables: can-vas

It's pronounced as /ˈkæn.vəs/

What is synonym and antonym for canvas?

In the thesaurus, “canvas” has 35 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for canvas along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for canvas

Meanings of canvas

  • noun
    1. A type of coarse cloth, woven from hemp, useful for making sails and tents or as a surface for paintings.
    2. A piece of canvas cloth stretched across a frame on which one may paint.
    3. A basis for creative work.
    4. A region on which graphics can be rendered.
    5. Sails in general.
    6. A tent.
    7. A painting, or a picture on canvas.
    8. A rough draft or model of a song, air, or other literary or musical composition; especially one to show a poet the measure of the verses he is to make.
    9. Alternative spelling of canvass.
  • verb
    1. To cover an area or object with canvas.
    2. Alternative spelling of canvass.

Example Sentences

  • She painted a beautiful landscape on the large canvas.
  • The artist stared at the blank canvas, imagining his next masterpiece.
  • They used a strong canvas to make the tent durable.
  • His emotions poured out onto the canvas with every brushstroke.
  • The sailor adjusted the canvas sails before setting off.

On this page you'll find 35 synonyms or another words to canvas, such as: acrylic, aquarelle, art, artwork, awning cloth, diptych, distemper.

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