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Cane

Kayn

/ˈkeɪn/

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Syllable breakdown

cane

Dictionary meaning

A stiff switch used to hit students as punishment.

Examples

  • The teacher thought using the cane was wrong.
  • The elderly person leaned on their cane for support.

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