Meaning of 'cane'

noun

a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment

Example: "The teacher thought using the cane was wrong."

noun

a stick that people can lean on to help them walk

Example: "The elderly person leaned on their cane for support."

noun

a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane

verb

to beat with a cane

Example: "The convict was caned in the town square."

Synonyms: lambaste lambast flog