cane

/kˈe‍ɪn/

/ˈkeɪn/

Cane

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment

the stiff and hollow stem of some tall plants such as sugar cane or bamboo

a long and thin stick made of the hard and hollow stem of plants such as bamboo, used for keeping garden plants in place

to cane

MAIN VERB

beat with a cane

synonyms : flog

Examples

1. The old lady walked slowly with the support of her cane.

2. Above him Cornelius ran his eye over a box of ancient cane carpet beaters.

3. Bring out the cane!

4. - Greg's mom gave him a cane.