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cane

[keɪn]

cane Definition

a long, thin stick used as a support when walking, as a weapon, or as an accessory.

Using cane: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cane" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He walked with a cane after his accident.

  • Example

    The old man leaned on his cane as he walked.

  • Example

    The teacher used a cane to point at the map.

  • Example

    The criminal was armed with a cane sword.

cane Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cane

Idioms Using cane

  • to be very familiar with a place or route

    Example

    After living in the city for years, I can walk with my eyes closed using a cane.

  • to be a difficult problem to solve or a difficult person to deal with

    Example

    The new project is proving to be a tough cane to chew for the team.

  • to do something quickly or forcefully

    Example

    We need to cane it if we want to finish this project on time.

Phrases with cane

  • a tall tropical grass with thick stems that are used to make sugar

    Example

    The island's economy relies heavily on the production of sugar cane.

  • sugar made from sugar cane

    Example

    I prefer to use cane sugar in my coffee.

  • a large, poisonous toad native to Central and South America, introduced to Australia to control pests but became an invasive species

    Example

    The cane toad is considered a pest in Australia due to its negative impact on the ecosystem.

Origins of cane

from Old French 'cane', meaning 'reed'

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Summary: cane in Brief

The term 'cane' [keɪn] refers to a long, thin stick used for support, as a weapon, or as an accessory. It includes phrases like 'sugar cane,' a tropical grass used to make sugar, and idioms like 'to be a tough cane to chew,' meaning a difficult problem to solve. 'Cane' can also refer to a poisonous toad or be used in expressions like 'to cane it,' meaning to do something quickly or forcefully.

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