canvas (noun)

  • 111thickness — noun Date: before 12th century 1. the smallest of three dimensions < length, width, and thickness > 2. the quality or state of being thick 3. a. viscous consistency < boiled to the thickness of honey > b. the condition of being smoky, foul, or&#8230; …

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  • 112tote bag — noun Date: 1900 a large 2 handled open topped bag (as of canvas) …

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  • 113underdrawing — noun Date: 1968 a preliminary sketch made on a surface (as a canvas or panel) prior to painting …

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  • 114underpainting — noun Date: 1866 preliminary painting; especially such painting done on a canvas or panel and covered completely or partially by the final layers of paint …

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  • 115mailbag — noun a) A strong canvas bag used for the transportation of mail b) A smaller bag, slung from the shoulders, used for the delivery of mail …

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  • 116Carley float — noun an early life raft consisting of a large oval ring of copper tubing covered with kapok and painted waterproof canvas …

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  • 117deck chair — noun A folding chair in which a wooden frame supports a length of canvas; traditionally used on the beach or onboard a liner …

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  • 118Lincrusta — noun A wallcovering made from a paste of gelled linseed oil and woodflour spread on heavy canvas and embossed with a pattern …

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  • 119plimsoll — noun A rubber soled lace up canvas shoe for sports or onboard ships; a precursor of trainers. Syn: daps, pumps See Also: Plimsoll line, Plimsoll mark …

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  • 120mobilette — noun A two person cycle having four wheels, a bench seat, and a canvas cover; used at resorts etc …

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