cane in Latin
cane in Latin is canna, virga — cane means the tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
cane in Latin
canna
(uncountable) The slender, flexible main stem of a plant such as bamboo, including many species in the grass family Gramineae
virga
(countable) A short rod or stick, traditionally of wood or bamboo, used for corporal punishment.
What does "cane" mean?
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noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
"Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest."
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noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
"After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around."
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noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
"Caning was once common in British schools."
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verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
"The old headmaster was known for caning students who misbehaved."
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cane in a sentence
- Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest.
- After the surgery, he needed a cane to get around.
- Her grandfather's cane had a carved wooden handle.
- Caning was once common in British schools.
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What is "cane" in Latin?
"cane" in Latin is canna, virga. cane means: The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
How do you use "cane" in a sentence?
Example: "Workers cut the cane by hand before the harvest." In Latin, "cane" is canna, virga.
Are there other ways to say "cane" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "cane": canna, virga.
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