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• canvassed — Canvass Can vass, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {canvassed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Canvassing}.] [OF. Canabasser to examine curiously, to search or sift out; properly, to sift through canvas. See {Canvas}, n.] 1. To sift; to strain; to examine thoroughly; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• canvassed — can·vass || kænvÉ™s n. examination, careful inspection; solicitation of votes or opinions; discussion, debate v. examine, scrutinize; discuss; solicit votes or opinions …   English contemporary dictionary

• Over-canvassed sailing — A sailing boat that is carrying too much sail for the current wind conditions is said to be over canvassed. An over canvassed boat, whether a dinghy, a yacht or a sailing ship, is difficult to steer and control and tends to heel or roll too much …   Wikipedia

• well-canvassed — adj. * * * …   Universalium

• over-canvassed — adjective of or pertaining to a sailing boat (dinghy, a yacht or a sailing ship) that is carrying too much sail for the current wind conditions …   Wiktionary

• well-canvassed — adj …   Useful english dictionary

• Congressional canvass for the Philippine presidential election, 2010 — Canvassed provinces and cities for the presidential election …   Wikipedia

• can|vass — «KAN vuhs», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to go through (a city, district, or other area) asking for votes, orders, or donations: »Salesmen canvassed the whole city for subscriptions to magazines. 2. Figurative. a) to examine the parts of carefully;… …   Useful english dictionary

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