cane — [[t]ke͟ɪn[/t]] canes, caning, caned 1) N VAR: oft N n Cane is used to refer to the long, hollow, hard stems of plants such as bamboo. Strips of cane are often used to make furniture, and some types of cane can be crushed and processed to make… … English dictionary
cane — cane1 [keın] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Old Provençal cana, from Latin canna, from Greek kanna, from a Semitic language] 1.) [U] thin pieces of the stems of plants, used for making furniture and baskets ▪ a cane chair ▪ cane… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Cane — A cane is a long, straight wooden stick, generally of bamboo, Malacca (rattan) or some similar plant, mainly used as a support, such as a walking stick, or as an instrument of punishment. Depending on the use, it is left in its natural state or… … Wikipedia
cane — I UK [keɪn] / US noun Word forms cane : singular cane plural canes * 1) a) [countable/uncountable] the hard light stem of some plants, especially bamboo b) [uncountable] the stems of some plants dried and woven together to make furniture cane… … English dictionary
cane — cane1 [ keın ] noun * 1. ) count or uncount the hard light stem of some plants, especially BAMBOO a ) uncount the stems of some plants dried and woven together to make furniture: cane chairs 2. ) count a long thin stick that someone uses to help… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
cane and caning — A natural, fibrous weaving material used in the production of baskets and chair seats, and in wrapping the joints of wicker furniture. Cane is cut into long strips from the inner layer or skin of the rattan plant. Various widths are available … Glossary of Art Terms
cane — 1 noun 1 (C) a long thin stick with a curved handle used to help someone walk see also: stick 2 (2) 2 (U) thin pieces of the stems of plants used for making furniture, baskets etc: a cane chair 3 (C) a long, hard, yellow stem of a bamboo, used… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
cane — [keɪn] noun 1) [C/U] the hard light stem of some plants, often used for making furniture cane chairs[/ex] 2) [C] a long thin stick that a person uses to help them to walk … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
Virginia furniture — From the era to today, Virginia furniture has a long tradition. =Colonial Days= In colonial days, when cabinetmaker [ [http://www.history.org/Almanack/life/trades/tradecab.cfm Cabinetmaker at Colonial Williamsburg ] ] Anthony Hay made furniture… … Wikipedia
Caning (furniture) — In the context of furniture, caning is a method of weaving chair seats and other furniture. Caning material is derived from the skin of rattan vines grown mostly in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. Some vines reach 500 feet in length. One … Wikipedia
