American English pronunciation
How to pronounce caning
IPA transcription: ['keɪnɪŋ]
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Noun
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work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)
Verb
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terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
“The boss fired his secretary today”
“The company terminated 25% of its workers”
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preserve in a can or tin
“tinned foods are not very tasty”
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beat with a cane
Usage examples
- Frequently employed methods are flagellation and caning.
- Male students who persistently misbehave receive corporal punishment in the form of a caning.
- Woman interrupted the reconciliation, caning Peaches and threatening The Sandman.