Synonyms for
Cane
Definition
a long, thin stick used for support while walking; a type of tall, perennial grass.
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Common collocations
- walking cane
- sugar cane
- cane sugar
- cane pole
- cane toad
- cane chair
- cane corso
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Usage note
The word 'cane' can refer to a walking stick or a type of plant. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- My grandpa uses a cane to walk.
- The hiker used a sturdy cane to help him through the rough terrain.
- She leaned on her cane as she strolled through the park.
- The old man's cane was decorated with intricate carvings.
- The doctor recommended a cane to help with her balance.
Quotes
My cane is a weapon, not an ornament. - Jack Nicholson
I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. - Jack London
I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself. - D.H. Lawrence