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noun

ˈkān

as in baton

a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment in those days corporal punishment was common, and the cane was regarded as another one of the schoolmaster's educational tools

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verb

as in to leather

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Noun

He was casually dressed in a blue long-sleeve shirt and black pants and walked with a cane after an outing with a helper. —

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024 Barbados is home to one of the most vibrant celebrations in the Caribbean, dating back to the 18th century and marking the end of the sugar cane harvest. —

Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024

Verb

One of my favorite pieces of furniture in my childhood home was a wooden and metal rocking chair that had caning details. —

Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Feb. 2024 Avoid textured tables with rattan, raffia, or caning, and look for an easy-to-wipe surface. —

Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cane

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