canvas : Idioms & Phrases
canvas tent
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noun a tent made of canvas fabric
canvass; canvas.
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press of canvas
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noun the greatest amount of sail that a ship can carry safely
press of sail.
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Under canvas
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(a) (Naut.) Moved or propelled by sails; said of any vessel with her sail set, but especially of a steamer using her sails only, as distinguished from one under steam. Under steam and canvas signifies that a vessel is using both means of propulsion.(b) (Mil.) Provided with, or sheltered in, tents.
