# canes

/ˈkeɪnz/ (US) · /kˈeɪnz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/canes
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

stiff sticks used to help people walk or to support tall plants in a garden. They are often made of wood, metal, or dried plant stems.

For teachers: long, slender, and flexible stems of certain plants, or walking sticks fashioned from such materials or metal. Often used as mobility aids or structural supports in horticulture.

## Examples

- The gardener tied the tomato plants to bamboo canes.
- After his knee surgery, he used two metal canes to help him balance while walking to the park.
- The artisan spent weeks carving intricate patterns into the wooden canes, transforming simple walking aids into highly sought-after collector's items for the local gallery.

## Usage notes

- The plural form of 'cane'; refers to multiple individual sticks.

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