1cane1 (keɪn
)
Definitions
noun
- the long jointed pithy or hollow flexible stem of the bamboo, rattan, or any similar plant
- any plant having such a stem
- strips of such stems, woven or interlaced to make wickerwork, the seats and backs of chairs, etc
- ((as modifier) ⇒
a cane chair
- the woody stem of a reed, young grapevine, blackberry, raspberry, or loganberry
- any of several grasses with long stiff stems, esp any of several grasses with long stiff stems, esp Arundinaria gigantea of the southeastern US
- a flexible rod with which to administer a beating as a punishment, as to schoolboys
- a slender rod, usually wooden and often ornamental, used for support when walking; walking stick
- See sugar cane
- a slender rod or cylinder, as of glass
verb (tr)
- to whip or beat with or as if with a cane
- to make or repair with cane
- informal to defeat ⇒
we got well caned in the match
- See cane it
Alternative Forms
ˈcaner noun Word Origin
C14: from Old French, from Latin canna, from Greek kanna, of Semitic origin; related to Arabic qanāh reed
2cane2 (keɪn)
Definitions
noun
- dialect a female weasel
Word Origin
C18: of unknown origin
