canvasser

canvasser
canvass ► VERB 1) visit (someone) in order to seek their vote in an election. 2) question (someone) to find out their opinion. 3) Brit. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion.
► NOUN ▪ an act of canvassing.
DERIVATIVES canvasser noun.
ORIGIN originally in the sense «toss in a canvas sheet» (as a sport or punishment).

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  • canvasser — can·vass·er || kænvÉ™nsÉ™ n. examiner; solicitor; debater …   English contemporary dictionary

  • canvasser — can·vass·er …   English syllables

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