CANES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CANES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CANES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Cane

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French, via Latin from Greek kanna, kannē, of Semitic origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: keɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

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

Definition:

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

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: keɪn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

beat with a cane as a punishment

Short Definition:

beat

Examples:
  • Matthew was caned for bullying by the headmaster
Definition:

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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