canvass

noun

1.
the setting for a narrative or fictional or dramatic account
canvas
2.
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
poll opinion poll poll public opinion poll
Derived from:
canvass
3.
a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
merrail canvas sail sheet
4.
a tent made of canvas fabric
canvas canvas tent
5.
an oil painting on canvas fabric
canvas
6.
the mat that forms the floor of the ring in which boxers or professional wrestlers compete
canvas
7.
a heavy, closely woven fabric
canvas