canes

Meanings

• noun

  A long, flexible stick used as a support for walking, especially by the elderly or infirm.

  - "He uses a cane to help him walk."
  - "She gave her grandmother a new cane for her birthday."

• noun

  A thick, flexible rod used for disciplining a horse.

  - "The trainer used a cane to correct the horse's behavior."
  - "The jockey's whip was replaced by a cane for the final race."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with canes
branes , planes , chains

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Variants

List of all variants of canes that leads to same result
cane , canes , caned , caning , dumb cane , dumb canes , Malacca , Malacca cane , malacca , malacca cane , malacca canes , malaccas , sword cane , sword canes

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Etymology

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From Old French canne, from Latin canna 'reed'.

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Trivia

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1. Canes were originally made from rattan, a type of palm tree.

2. In some cultures, using a cane is considered a sign of wealth and status.

3. Some canes have decorative handles made from precious metals or gemstones.

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Related Concepts

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1. Walking stick: A long, usually decorative stick used for walking, often with a hooked end for picking up objects.

2. Cane pole: A long, thin, flexible cane used for fishing, with a line and hook attached to the end.

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Culture

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Canes have been used as walking aids for centuries and are often associated with the elderly or infirm. In literature, canes have been used as symbols of aging or infirmity, such as in Shakespeare's 'King Lear'. In art, canes have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as a symbol of support and stability.

How to Memorize "canes"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, curved stick that is used for support when walking. Imagine the texture and weight of the cane in your hand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'canes' with the idea of support and stability. Think of elderly people using canes to help them walk.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Canes are long, curved sticks used for support when walking.'

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