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caned

  • past participle of cane.
  • past tense form of cane.

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Italy was caned by New Zealand 96-17 last week in Lyon but the Azzurri are usually thrashed by the All Blacks.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Before drafting his design, Mr. Jouin visited the Richelieu and saw a mix of seating in various rooms, including rows of high-backed caned chairs.

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2022

I ended up selling our beloved caned bentwood chairs because they just weren't comfortable to sit in for a long time.

From Salon • Aug. 3, 2022

Another rebel told me if they get "caned" in both contests, it will spark another round of concern in the parliamentary party.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2022

The trouble culminated when Houston, having gone to Washington to plead for his friends, the Indians, caned a member of Congress who had slandered him on the floor of the House.

From American Men of Action by Stevenson, Burton Egbert