Definition of "cane" in Anglais

noun

1. A plant with simple stems, like bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem thereof:

2. The stem of such a plant adapted for use as a tool:

3. A rod-shaped tool or device, resembling the stem of the plant:

4. (uncountable) Split rattan, as used in wickerwork and basketry.

5. A local European measure of length; the canna.

verb

1. To strike or beat with a cane or similar implement.

2. (transitive) To make or furnish with cane or rattan.

   • to cane chairs

3. (UK, New Zealand, slang) To destroy; to comprehensively defeat.

   • Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0.

4. (UK, New Zealand, slang) To do something well, in a competent fashion.

5. (UK, slang) To go very fast.

6. (UK, Australia, slang, intransitive) To produce extreme pain.

   • Don’t hit me with that. It really canes!
   • Mate, my legs cane!