Caning

verb

/ˈkeɪnɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.verbTo strike or beat with a cane or similar implement

2.verbTo destroy; to comprehensively defeat

"Mudchester Rovers were caned 10-0."

3.verbTo do something well, in a competent fashion

4.verbTo produce extreme pain

"Don't hit me with that. It really canes!"

5.verbTo make or furnish with cane or rattan.

"to cane chairs"

6.nounA beating with a cane.

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