cane — meaning in English

English meaning

• dog noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
• hammer noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.

Senses

cane is used for these senses in English:

• dog A mammal of the family Canidae:
• dog (derogatory) Someone who is cowardly, worthless, or morally reprehensible.
• hammer (firearms) A moving part of a firearm that strikes the firing pin to discharge a gun.

dog — full definition

1. noun A domesticated mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or working animal, closely related to wolves.
2. noun Informal: an unpleasant, cowardly, or morally low person, or (dated/offensive) an unattractive woman.
3. noun A mechanical clamp, catch, or gripping device used to hold or fasten something.

hammer — full definition

1. noun A hand tool with a heavy head, used for driving nails, breaking things apart, or shaping metal.
2. verb To strike something repeatedly, whether with an actual hammer, a fist, or figuratively with words.
3. verb To defeat someone decisively, or to put heavy strain on a system.

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