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Definition cane in American English

cane noun

noun
/keɪn/
1

the hard light stem of some plants, especially bamboo

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1.1

the stems of some plants dried and woven together to make furniture

Example

cane chairs

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2

a long thin stick that someone uses to help them walk, especially one with a curved handle

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2.2

a punishment given to children in schools in which they are hit with a cane

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Definition cane in American English