[keɪn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the hollow jointed stem of a tall grass, especially bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem of a slender palm such as rattan

- a length of cane or a slender stick, especially one used as a support for plants, a walking stick, or an instrument of punishment
(e.g: tie the shoot to a cane if vertical growth is required)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, via Latin from Greek kanna, kannē, of Semitic origin

[keɪn], (Verb)

Definitions:
- beat with a cane as a punishment
(e.g: Matthew was caned for bullying by the headmaster)

- take (drink or drugs) in large quantities
(e.g: the others were probably out caning it in some bar)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, via Latin from Greek kanna, kannē, of Semitic origin