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
The next day we marched on, and at night took up camp near a large cane brake.
From A Narrative of the Life of David Crockett, of the State of Tennessee. by Crockett, Davy
The porter, instead of replying, examined with much contempt the white beard, the threadbare coat, and the old hat of the stranger, who held in his hand a large cane.
From Mysteries of Paris — Volume 02 by Sue, Eugène
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)
The furniture was, therefore, to consist of large cane sofas with pillows covered with a yellow chintz pattern which pleased him much.
From Spring Days by Moore, George (George Augustus)
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