cane

S2 W2

BrE /keɪn/ AmE /keɪn/

noun en → es

1 STICK [singular] B1

a long thin stick that you use to help you walk, especially when you are old or ill

bastón, muleta

  • carry a cane

Collocations walking cane · cane for support

  • She uses a cane to help her walk.

    Ella usa un bastón para ayudarla a caminar.

2 PLANT [singular] B1

a tall plant with strong, hollow stems that is used to make sugar or alcohol

caña de azúcar

  • sugar cane

Collocations cane field · harvesting cane

  • The workers are harvesting the sugar cane.

    Los trabajadores están cosechando la caña de azúcar.

3 STICK [singular] B2

a long thin stick made of wood or plastic, used as a weapon or for punishment

porra, bastón (de castigo)

  • hit sb with a cane

Collocations cane punishment · cane stick

  • The teacher hit the student with a cane.

    El profesor golpeó al estudiante con una porra.

4 CUP [singular] B2

a small cup or glass used for drinking alcohol, especially in bars and clubs

vasito, copita

  • drink a cane of beer

Collocations cane of beer · cane of wine

  • He ordered a cane of beer.

    Él ordenó un vasito de cerveza.

5 SUGAR [uncountable] B1

a sweet white powder made from sugar cane or sugar beet, used to add sweetness to food and drinks

azúcar

  • add a spoonful of cane

Collocations cane sugar · white cane

  • Add a spoonful of cane to your coffee.

    Añade una cucharadita de azúcar a tu café.

6 STICK [singular] B2

a long thin stick used for hitting or beating something, often made of wood or plastic

porra, bastón (de castigo)

  • hit sb with a cane

Collocations cane stick · cane baton

  • The police officer hit the suspect with a cane.

    El oficial de policía golpeó al sospechoso con una porra.

7 CUP [singular] B2

a small cup or glass used for drinking alcohol, especially in bars and clubs

vasito, copita

  • drink a cane of beer

Collocations cane of beer · cane of wine

  • She ordered a cane of wine.

    Ella ordenó un vasito de vino.

8 SUGAR [uncountable] B1

a sweet white powder made from sugar cane or sugar beet, used to add sweetness to food and drinks

azúcar

  • add a spoonful of cane

Collocations cane sugar · white cane

  • Add a spoonful of cane to your tea.

    Añade una cucharadita de azúcar a tu té.