split cane

noun

1. angling bamboo split into strips of triangular section, tapered, and glued to form a stiff but flexible hexagonal rod: used, esp formerly, for making fishing rods

Example Sentences

Rods of split cane are very largely used, and as they are light and strong have much to recommend them.

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On the other hand, to fish for tyee with a highly finished 18-foot split cane, or other make of rod, seemed to me out of place.

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The split-cane baskets, which are smaller and more neatly woven, are used in the house for all sorts of domestic purposes.

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The floor is of split cane, elevated a few feet from the earth, which secures ventilation and cleanliness.

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Split-cane rods appear to be much on the increase, but they are rather expensive.

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