Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cane
Noun, Verb
/keɪn/
Definition
A long, thin stick made of wood or a similar material, often used for support when walking or in various forms of recreation.
Examples
- He used a cane to help him walk after his surgery.
- They harvested sugar cane from the fields.
- During the game, she caned the ball over the net for a point.
Meaning
Cane can refer to a walking stick, a kind of plant, or the act of striking something with a flexible rod.
Synonyms
- stick
- staff
- rod
- walking stick
