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    cane
    /keɪn/

    noun

    • 1. the hollow jointed stem of a tall grass, especially bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem of a slender palm such as rattan.
    • 2. a length of cane or a slender stick, especially one used as a support for plants, a walking stick, or an instrument of punishment: "tie the shoot to a cane if vertical growth is required" Similar walking stickstickstaffalpenstock

    verb

    • 1. beat with a cane as a punishment: "Matthew was caned for bullying by the headmaster"
    • 2. take (drink or drugs) in large quantities: informal British "the others were probably out caning it in some bar"

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  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCANE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Cane is a noun that can refer to the long, hard, hollow stem of plants, a walking stick, or a stick used for punishment. Learn more about the different meanings, pronunciation, and translations of cane.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › caneCane Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word cane, from a plant stem to a walking stick to a rod for flogging. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of cane.

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    Cane is used to refer to the long, hollow, hard stems of plants such as bamboo. Strips of cane are often used to make furniture, and some types of cane can be crushed and processed to make sugar.

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    Cane is a word that can refer to a stick, a plant, a rod, or a glass cylinder. Learn the different meanings, synonyms, and usage of cane from various dictionaries and sources.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › caneMeaning of cane – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    Cane can be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it can mean the stem of some plants, a stick for walking or punishing, or a verb meaning to hit someone with a stick. See more meanings, translations and examples of cane.

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    noun. a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane. see more. juicy canes whose sap is a source of molasses and commercial sugar; fresh canes are sometimes chewed for the juice.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitioncane noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Learn the meaning and usage of the word cane in English. Find out how to pronounce cane, see pictures and examples of different types of cane, and discover its origin and synonyms.