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 merchant remained standing, his hand resting on the greasy arm of a large cane chair lined with morocco, of which the original hue had disappeared; he seemed to hesitate as to seating himself.
From At the Sign of the Cat & Racket by Balzac, Honoré de
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
“Take that chair, Mr Glanton,” Miss Sewin went on, pointing to a large cane chair on the verandah.
From A Frontier Mystery by Mitford, Bertram
Accordingly Agib, arrayed in magnificent apparel, went along with the eunuch, who held a large cane in his hand.
From The Arabian Nights Entertainments - Volume 01 by Anonymous
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