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Canvas

/ˈkænvəs/
A strong fabric often used for making sails, tents, and as a surface for painting with oils or acrylics.

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Examples:

There was a loud rip and the canvas split open.

Immediately all the beauty flashed back into the canvas.

Did you really tear the canvas?

Etymology:

etymology
Originating from the Old French word canevas, evolving from the Latin cannapaceus related to cannabis, referring to hemp, which was often used to create this sturdy cloth.

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