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Uncommoncane
The correct spelling is cane.
How to pronounce cane
[kʰeɪn]
nounIPA: [kʰeɪn]
Say it like: Can-e
The correct spelling is cane. A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof For example: "Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0."
Usage Examples
“Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0.”
“Don't hit me with that. It really canes!”
“to cane chairs”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof
- 2.The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool
- 3.A rod-shaped tool or device, somewhat like a cane
- 4.Split rattan, as used in wickerwork, basketry and the like
- 5.A local European measure of length; the canna.
verb
- 1.To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement
- 2.To destroy; to comprehensively defeat
- 3.To do something well, in a competent fashion
- 4.To produce extreme pain
- 5.To make or furnish with cane or rattan.
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