caning - Definition and Meaning

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(noun)

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a beating with a cane as a punishment

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the schoolboy received £8000 damages for a caning received nine years ago

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(verb)

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beat with a cane as a punishment

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Matthew was caned for bullying by the headmaster

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(verb)

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take (drink or drugs) in large quantities

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the others were probably out caning it in some bar