1. a walking stick, especially one used for support
2. the hollow, jointed stem of certain plants such as bamboo or sugar cane
3. a stick used for punishment by beating

1. to beat with a cane as punishment
2. to weave or repair with cane strips

Examples

• The elderly man walked slowly with his wooden cane.
• Sugar cane grows tall in tropical climates.
• The teacher threatened to use the cane on misbehaving students.
• She learned to weave chair seats using cane strips.
• The craftsman caned the antique chair to restore it.
• Bamboo cane is lightweight but very strong.
• The punishment involved being caned in front of the class.
• He bought cane to repair the damaged wicker basket.