canvas
Pronunciation: [ˈkænvəs]
Word
Context: "art"
(noun) a strong, thick cloth that artists use to paint on. It’s like a big piece of fabric where you can create beautiful pictures using paint.
Example
The artist stretched a new canvas on the frame to start her next painting.
Example
He did not have a canvas to paint on, so he couldn't create his artwork.
Example
What size canvas are you going to use for your painting?
Context: "outdoor activity"
(noun) a large, strong cover often used for tents or outdoor structures. It’s used to protect us from the sun or rain when we are outside.
Example
We set up a large canvas to provide shade at the picnic.
Example
Without a canvas, the event was much hotter since there was no cover.
Example
Did you bring a canvas for the outdoor event?
Context: "art"
(verb) to create or prepare something on a surface, especially in an artistic sense. Like when an artist gets ready to paint on a canvas.
Example
She decided to canvas the scene before starting her painting.
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He did not canvas any ideas before starting, which made his painting messy.
Example
How do you plan to canvas your ideas before painting?
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