Cool MateMeaning of Canvas
a strong heavy rough material used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
In simple words: A strong fabric used by artists to paint on.
Canvas in a sentence
- tents made from heavy canvas
- a sale of the artist’s early canvases
- The building is a blank canvas for a clever investor to potentially make a lot of money.
- Alice was a blank slate in the first film because she had memory loss and knew nothing about herself.
- They spent the night under canvas.
How to use Canvas
Used in art contexts; not appropriate for everyday conversations unrelated to painting or art. Can also refer to the surface used in recreational activities like tents or sails.
Grammar pattern
canvas + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'can-vase' for painting, where the canvas holds the art like a vase holds flowers.
Related words
Collocations with Canvas
- oil canvas
- stretched canvas
- cotton canvas
- canvas bag
- canvas print
Synonyms for Canvas
- cloth
- canvas fabric
- artboard
- painting surface
Common mistakes with Canvas
- Confused with 'canvass', which means to survey opinions.
- Using 'canvas' as a verb instead of as a noun.
- Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'v' sound.
Canvas appears in
Canvas in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قماش سميك, لوحة رسم
قماش قوي يستخدمه الفنانون للرسم عليه.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্যানভাস
ছবি আঁকার জন্য ব্যবহৃত এক ধরণের শক্ত কাপড়।
- GermanDeutsch
Leinwand, Segeltuch
Ein starker Stoff, den Künstler zum Malen verwenden.
- SpanishEspañol
Lona, Lienzo
Una tela resistente que usan los artistas para pintar.
- Persianفارسی
بوم
پارچهای محکم که هنرمندان برای نقاشی روی آن استفاده میکنند.
- FrenchFrançais
Toile
Un tissu solide utilisé par les artistes pour peindre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कैनवास
चित्रकारी के लिए इस्तेमाल होने वाला एक मोटा कपड़ा।
- ItalianItaliano
Tela, Tenda
Un tessuto resistente che gli artisti usano per dipingere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Lona, Tela
Um tecido forte usado por artistas para pintar.
- RussianРусский
Холст, Канва
Плотная ткань, на которой рисуют художники.
- Urduاردو
کینوس، کینوس کا کپڑا
ایک مضبوط کپڑا جو فنکار تصویر بنانے کے لیے استعمال کرتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
帆布
艺术家用来作画的坚固布料。
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Frequently asked questions about Canvas
What does Canvas mean?
A strong fabric used by artists to paint on.
What is the definition of Canvas?
a strong heavy rough material used for making tents, sails, etc. and by artists for painting on
How do you use Canvas in a sentence?
tents made from heavy canvas
Can you give another example of Canvas?
a sale of the artist’s early canvases
What are synonyms for Canvas?
Common alternatives include cloth, canvas fabric, artboard, painting surface.
What is the opposite of Canvas?
Opposite meanings include paper, digital screen, print.
What words go with Canvas?
It commonly pairs with oil canvas, stretched canvas, cotton canvas, canvas bag, canvas print.
What are common mistakes when using Canvas?
Confused with 'canvass', which means to survey opinions. Using 'canvas' as a verb instead of as a noun. Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'v' sound.
How do you pronounce Canvas?
US: /["/ˈkænvəs/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkænvəs/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Canvas?
Used in art contexts; not appropriate for everyday conversations unrelated to painting or art. Can also refer to the surface used in recreational activities like tents or sails.
What CEFR level is Canvas?
"Canvas" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.