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canvas

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/ˈkæn.vəs/ · can-vas

A strong, durable fabric made from cotton, linen, or other fibers, typically used for making sails, tents, and as a surface for painting.

Meanings

nounformal

A strong, durable fabric made from cotton, linen, or other fibers, typically used for making sails, tents, and as a surface for painting.

ایک مضبوط اور پائیدار کپڑا جو کہ روئی، لینن یا دیگر ریشوں سے تیار کیا جاتا ہے، عام طور پر بادبانوں، خیموں کے لئے اور پینٹنگ کی سطح کے طور پر استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

کینوس

kinos

Synonyms

fabricmaterialtextileکپڑاپیشانیبناوٹ

Antonyms

paperplasticsyntheticکاغذپلاسٹکمصنوعی

Common Collocations

  • oil canvas
  • canvas painting
  • canvas tote bag

Example Sentences

The artist chose a large canvas for his new painting.

فنکار نے اپنی نئی پینٹنگ کے لیے ایک بڑا کینوس چنا۔

Fankar ne apni nayi painting ke liye aik bara kinos chuna.

She stretched the canvas over the wooden frame.

اس نے لکڑی کے فریم کے اوپر کینوس کھینچا۔

Us ne lakri ke frame ke upar kinos khencha.

Canvas bags are more environmentally friendly than plastic bags.

کینوس کے بیگ پلاسٹک کے بیگوں کی نسبت زیادہ ماحولیاتی لحاظ سے دوستانہ ہیں۔

Kinos ke bag plastic ke bagon ki nisbat zyada maholiyati lehaaz se dostonah hain.

Easily Confused With

canvass:Although pronounced similarly, 'canvass' refers to soliciting votes or opinions, whereas 'canvas' refers to the fabric.

Word Family

canvassing
verbرائے طلب کرنا
canvasback
nounکینوس بیک

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine an artist on a large canvas, creating a masterpiece.

Picture a colorful painting on a large canvas in an art studio.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "canna" — a reed or cane, which was used to make the fabric

First known use: 14th century

The term 'canvas' originated from the Latin word 'canna' meaning reed. Historically, it has been used for various purposes like sails and tents before becoming prominent in the field of art.