cane (Meaning)
cane (n)
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment
cane (v)
beat with a cane
cane (n.)
A name given to several peculiar palms, species of Calamus and Daemanorops, having very long, smooth flexible stems, commonly called rattans.
Any plant with long, hard, elastic stems, as reeds and bamboos of many kinds; also, the sugar cane.
Stems of other plants are sometimes called canes; as, the canes of a raspberry.
A walking stick; a staff; -- so called because originally made of one the species of cane.
A lance or dart made of cane.
A local European measure of length. See Canna.
cane (v. t.)
To beat with a cane.
To make or furnish with cane or rattan; as, to cane chairs.
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cane Sentence Examples
- The old man leaned on his cane as he walked slowly down the path.
- Sugar cane is a tall, perennial grass cultivated for its sweet sap.
- Cane furniture adds a touch of rustic charm to any room.
- The teacher used a cane to point out key details on the map.
- Walking through the cane fields, you could hear the rustling of the leaves in the breeze.
- The intricate designs on the cane handle showcased fine craftsmanship.
- Cane sugar is a common ingredient in many desserts and beverages.
- Some cultures use cane as a material for constructing traditional homes.
- The artist used cane as a medium to create stunning sculptures.
- Cane baskets are popular for carrying groceries and other items in rural areas.
FAQs About the word cane
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk, a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane, a stiff switch used to hit
baton, mallet, club, nightstick, shillelagh, cudgel, hammer,mace, waddy, bat
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The old man leaned on his cane as he walked slowly down the path.
Sugar cane is a tall, perennial grass cultivated for its sweet sap.
Cane furniture adds a touch of rustic charm to any room.
The teacher used a cane to point out key details on the map.
