cane
Translation
walking stick, cane, stick
Examples
He uses a cane to walk.
He uses a walking stick to walk.
Sugar is made from sugar cane.
Sugar is made from sugar cane.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cane a stick used for support when walking He uses a cane to walk.
((sugar/bamboo)) cane the stem of a plant Sugar is made from sugar cane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: walking stick, staff, rod
Etymology
From Latin 'canna' meaning 'reed' or 'cane'.
Memory Tips
Imagine an old man walking with a candy cane. Both are types of 'cane'.