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Word: Cane
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Old French, via Latin from Greek kanna, kannē, of Semitic origin
keɪn
the hollow jointed stem of a tall grass, especially bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem of a slender palm such as rattan.
Short Definition:stem
a length of cane or a slender stick, especially one used as a support for plants, a walking stick, or an instrument of punishment
Short Definition:slender stick
Examples:- tie the shoot to a cane if vertical growth is required
Word: Cane
Speech Type: Verb
keɪn
beat with a cane as a punishment
Short Definition:beat
Examples:- Matthew was caned for bullying by the headmaster
take (drink or drugs) in large quantities
Short Definition:take drink or drugs
Examples:- the others were probably out caning it in some bar
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