bastonnade — meaning in English

English meaning

• cane noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.

Senses

bastonnade is used for these senses in English:

• cane (with "the") Corporal punishment by beating with a cane.
• caning A beating with a cane, especially as a form of punishment

cane — full definition

1. noun The tall, jointed stem of plants like bamboo or sugar cane.
2. noun A walking stick used for support while walking.
3. noun A rod traditionally used for corporal punishment, or the punishment itself.
4. verb To hit someone with a cane as punishment.
5. verb Informal: to heavily defeat or criticize someone.

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