the hollow jointed stem of a tall grass, especially bamboo or sugar cane, or the stem of a slender palm such as rattan

a length of cane or a slender stick, especially one used as a support for plants, a walking stick, or an instrument of punishment

tie the shoot to a cane if vertical growth is required

beat with a cane as a punishment

Matthew was caned for bullying by the headmaster

take (drink or drugs) in large quantities

the others were probably out caning it in some bar