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canvas
/ˈkæn.vəs/
Definition
1
A strong, coarse cloth made from hemp, cotton, or flax, used for sails, tents, and as a surface for oil painting.
2
The fabric surface on which an artist paints a picture.
3
The floor of a boxing or wrestling ring, typically made of canvas stretched over a frame.
4
In computing, a rectangular area on a web page or app where graphics can be drawn dynamically, as in HTML5.
Examples
The starving artist faced a blank canvas, pondering if it judged his lack thereof.
He hit the canvas after one punch, proving that not all knockouts come with a warning label.
She upcycled her tent into a canvas backpack, turning camping regrets into stylish streetwear.
The coder's HTML canvas rendered a pixelated cat that looked more deranged than cute.