Definitions
1.VerbTo thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
To scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result).
To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place)"The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child.; The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes."
2.VerbTo thoroughly examine or investigate (something) physically or by discussion; to debate, to gather opinion, to scrutinize.
3.VerbTo scrutinize (the ballot in an election or the votes cast) and reject irregular votes; also, to challenge or dispute (an election result).
4.VerbTo seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc. from (people or a place)"The police are canvassing the neighbourhood for information about the missing child."
5.VerbTo seek the support of (voters or a constituency) in a forthcoming election or poll through personal solicitation or public addresses."The electoral candidate canvassed the district for votes."
6.VerbTo toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
To batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something).
To assail or attack (someone or something).
To severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.).
7.VerbTo toss (someone) in a (canvas) sheet for fun or as a punishment; to blanket. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
8.VerbTo batter, beat, or thrash (someone or something).
9.VerbTo assail or attack (someone or something).
10.VerbTo severely criticize (a person, a written work, etc.).
11.VerbTo debate, to discuss.
To seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey.
To seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign.
12.VerbTo debate, to discuss.
13.VerbTo seek or solicit donations, information, opinions, support, etc.; to conduct a survey.
14.VerbTo seek the support of voters or a constituency in a forthcoming election or poll; to campaign.
15.NounA seeking or solicitation of donations, information, opinions, support, etc.
16.NounA seeking or solicitation, or determination, of support or favourable votes in a forthcoming election or poll.
17.NounA scrutiny of the votes cast in an election to reject irregular votes; also, a tally, audit, and certification of votes.
18.NounA thorough discussion or investigation. (Possibly; the meaning is unclear.)
Rejection (at an election, of a suit, etc.).
19.NounA thorough discussion or investigation. (Possibly; the meaning is unclear.)
20.NounRejection (at an election, of a suit, etc.).
21.NounObsolete spelling of canvas.