1. past tense of cane; beaten with a cane as punishment
Usage: historical; formal
2. past tense of cane; wove or repaired with cane strips
Usage: crafts

Examples

• The student was caned for breaking school rules.
• In Victorian times, children were often caned for misbehavior.
• She caned the old chair seat to restore it.
• The craftsman caned several chairs that week.
• The antique rocker was beautifully caned by hand.
• He caned the basket using traditional techniques.