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    cane
    /keɪn/

    noun

    • 1. the hollow jointed stem of a tall grass, especially bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem of a slender palm such as rattan.
    • 2. a length of cane or a slender stick, especially one used as a support for plants, a walking stick, or an instrument of punishment: "tie the shoot to a cane if vertical growth is required" Similar walking stickstickstaffalpenstock

    verb

    • 1. beat with a cane as a punishment: "Matthew was caned for bullying by the headmaster"
    • 2. take (drink or drugs) in large quantities: informal British "the others were probably out caning it in some bar"

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