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a stick used to support a person while walking
the stiff and hollow stem of some tall plants such as sugar cane or bamboo
a long, thin, stiff stem of certain plants, such as bamboo or sugarcane, often used to support other plants or as material for objects
What is a "cane"?
A cane is a long and thin stick made from wood, metal, or the strong, hollow stems of plants like bamboo, used to support growing plants. It is placed next to tall or climbing plants to help them stay upright and avoid damage from wind or their own weight. Gardeners gently tie plants to the cane with soft ties or string to guide their growth safely.
a thin, stiff switch used historically to punish students by striking
to strike someone with a cane, usually as a form of punishment
