Canvas: meaning, definitions and examples

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canvas

 

[ หˆkanvษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

painting

A strong, durable, closely woven cloth, often of hemp, traditionally used for making sails and tents.

Synonyms

cloth, fabric, material

Examples of usage

  • It was a painting on a canvas.
  • She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame.
  • The artist chose a large canvas for his masterpiece.
Context #2 | Noun

art

A piece of canvas prepared for use as the surface for a painting.

Synonyms

artwork base, painting surface

Examples of usage

  • He started a new canvas for his next artwork.
  • The canvas was primed and ready for the artist to begin painting.
Context #3 | Noun

digital

A fabric made of cotton, nylon, or other material, used in the production of digital prints.

Synonyms

digital fabric, printing material

Examples of usage

  • The design was printed on a digital canvas.
  • She specialized in creating digital art on canvas.

Translations

Translations of the word "canvas" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคจเคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Leinwand

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kanvas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะพั‚ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚รณtno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒณใƒใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท toile

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lienzo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tuval

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บ”๋ฒ„์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรกtno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plรกtno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ปๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ platno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strigi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะฝะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™tan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lienzo

Etymology

The word 'canvas' originated from the Latin word 'cannabis', meaning 'hemp'. Canvas has been used for centuries as a sturdy material for sails, tents, and artwork surfaces. Its versatility and durability have made it a popular choice in various industries, from painting to digital printing.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,615 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.