(figuratively); (obsolete); To debate, to discuss. / To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey.

(countable) A seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.

Obsolete spelling of canvas

someone who goes through a region soliciting votes in an election, or conducting a public opinion poll

present participle of canvass

The act of one who canvasses or solicits.

simple past tense and past participle of canvas

plural of canvas (UK spelling) / plural of canvass

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of canvas / Third-person singular simple present indicative form of canvass

plural of canvasser