canvas
//ˈkæn.vəs//
Noun
canvasSingular
canvasesPlural
1
A strong, coarse unbleached cloth made from hemp, flax, or cotton, used to make items such as sails, tents, and as a surface for oil painting.
The artist stretched a fresh canvas over the wooden frame before starting to paint.
2
A piece of canvas prepared for use as the surface for an oil painting.
The artist stretched a new canvas before starting her painting.
3
An oil painting on canvas.
The museum acquired a rare canvas by Monet.
4
The floor of a boxing or wrestling ring, having a canvas covering.
The boxer was knocked down and hit the canvas hard.
Verb
1
To cover or provide with canvas.
They canvased the boat to protect it from the rain.