Cane
(
noun
,
verb
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(As a noun)
Cane ( noun )
- A stick or rod used for support in walking.
- A tall perennial grass with a jointed stem that is used to make furniture, baskets, and sugar.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english cnæs, from latin canna; akin to old english cinn cane, greek kanna reed.
Examples:
- She leaned on her cane as she walked.
- The canes were harvested for their sugar.
- The chair was made from rattan cane.
- He used a cane to help him walk after his injury.
- The canes had grown tall in the field.
(As a verb)
Cane ( verb )
- A stick or rod used for support in walking.
- A tall perennial grass with a jointed stem that is used to make furniture, baskets, and sugar.
Origin:
Middle english, from old english cnæs, from latin canna; akin to old english cinn cane, greek kanna reed.
Examples:
- She leaned on her cane as she walked.
- The canes were harvested for their sugar.
- The chair was made from rattan cane.
- He used a cane to help him walk after his injury.
- The canes had grown tall in the field.