| Main Entry: | canvas |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | coarse material |
Synonyms: |
awning cloth, duck, fly, sailcloth, shade, tarp, tarpaulin, tenting |
| Notes: | canvas is the noun (fabric etc.) and canvass is generally a verb (to solicit, question) - though a canvass can be an examination of pros and cons |
| Main Entry: | tarpaulin |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | covering |
Synonyms: |
canvas, coat, cover, dropcloth, oilcloth, sailcloth |