large cane
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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It began with Jean Baptiste Lully, who, as an early ensemble conductor, clobbered his toe with the large cane he used to gesture toward his 24 violins.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the street the police wore a blue coat and had a large cane in his hand.
From Recollections of My Childhood and Youth by Brandes, Georg Morris Cohen
Maggie was coming out of the house with a large cane easy-chair and a large cushion.
From Clayhanger by Bennett, Arnold
As a matter of fact, she closed the glass door behind him, and motioned him to be seated in one of the large cane chairs before her.
From The Coming Conquest of England by Niemann, August
It was Adrian Van Zoon, heavy, dressed richly as usual, and carrying a large cane, with a gold head.
From The Rulers of the Lakes A Story of George and Champlain by Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander)
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