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caned

/kænd/ verb · British & US
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What does caned mean?

verb

to punish or discipline someone, typically by beating them with a cane. to make something smooth and even, especially by passing it through a machine with sharp edges.

Example

"The teacher caned the student for misbehaving in class."

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