canvasser meaning and definition

CANVASSER noun

Definition of canvasser (noun)

1. a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
   • synonyms: solicitor
2. someone who examines votes at an election
   • synonyms: scrutineer
3. someone who conducts surveys of public opinion
   • "a pollster conducts public opinion polls"; "a headcounter counts heads"
   • synonyms: headcounter, poll taker, pollster
4. a person who takes or counts votes