Canvass

a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel

a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)

a tent made of canvas fabric

an oil painting on canvas fabric

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account

the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete

get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

solicit votes from potential voters in an electoral campaign