canvas (noun)

  • 41storm cone — noun a canvas cone hoisted to warn of high winds • Regions: ↑United Kingdom, ↑UK, ↑U.K., ↑Britain, ↑United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, ↑Great Britain • Hypernyms: ↑storm sign …

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  • 42yacht chair — noun a light folding armchair for outdoor use • Hypernyms: ↑folding chair * * * noun : a light nonadjustable folding armchair for outdoor use * * * a folding armchair consisting of a wooden frame across which are stretched strips of canvas to… …

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  • 43reef band — noun : a piece of canvas sewed across a sail to strengthen it at the eyelet holes for reef points * * * reef band noun A strengthening strip across a sail • • • Main Entry: ↑reef * * * reef band, a band of canvas sewed across a sail to strengthen …

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  • 44woolwork — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : needlework (as embroidery on canvas or knitting) made with wool * * * woolˈwork noun Needlework done in wool, usu in canvas, imitative of tapestry • • • Main Entry: ↑wool …

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  • 45sailcloth — noun Date: 13th century a heavy canvas used for sails, tents, or upholstery; also a lightweight canvas used for clothing …

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  • 46sneaker — noun (AmE) ADJECTIVE ▪ new ▪ beaten up, old, worn, worn out ▪ a pair of worn canvas sneakers ▪ designer …

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  • 47stretcher — noun 1》 a framework of two poles with a long piece of canvas slung between them, used for carrying sick, injured, or dead people. 2》 a wooden frame over which a canvas is stretched ready for painting. 3》 a rod or bar joining and supporting chair… …

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  • 48camp bed — noun a small bed that folds up for storage or transport • Syn: ↑cot • Hypernyms: ↑bed • Part Meronyms: ↑leg * * * noun : a small portable bed : cot * * * a light fo …

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  • 49canvasser — noun 1. a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes • Syn: ↑solicitor • Derivationally related forms: ↑canvas, ↑solicit (for: ↑solicitor) • Hypernyms: ↑ …

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  • 50gamebag — noun a canvas or leather bag for carrying game (especially birds) killed by a hunter • Hypernyms: ↑bag * * * /gaym bag /, n. a bag, usually of leather or canvas, for carrying game, esp. birds, killed by a hunter. [1820 30; GAME1 + BAG] …

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