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canvass

can.vass also can.vas \'kan-v*s\ vt obs  1: to toss in a canvas sheet in 
   sport or punishment  obs  2a: BEAT, TROUNCE  archaic  2b: CASTIGATE  3a: to 
   examine in detail; specif : to examine (votes) officially f or authenticity 
   3b: DISCUSS, DEBATE  4: to go through (a district) or go to (pertons) so 
   solicit orders or poli tical support or to determine opinions or sentiments 
   : to seek orders or votes : SOLICIT  - canvass n