Cane and Maul

Cane

Cane noun - A heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment.
Usage example: in those days corporal punishment was common, and the cane was regarded as another one of the schoolmaster's educational tools
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Synonyms for Cane

Maul and cane are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Maul" instead the word "Cane" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: caning, caned

Maul

Maul verb - To strike repeatedly.
Usage example: the irate store owner was mauling the shoplifter when the police showed up

Cane and maul are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cane" instead the word "Maul" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: mauled, mauling, mauler
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