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Caning Meaning in English

word

ˈkeɪnɪŋ
KAY-ning
kˈeɪnɪŋ
KAY-ning

التعريف

The act of hitting someone, usually as punishment, with a cane or stick. Sometimes refers to a severe defeat in sports or games.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Mostly used in a historical or formal context, often about school punishment or judicial penalties. In sports (British English), 'a caning' means a heavy loss. Not common in everyday U.S. English.

جمل نموذجية

The student received a caning for breaking the rules.

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In some countries, caning is still used as a punishment.

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His parents did not agree with caning as discipline.

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That team took a real caning last night—they lost 7-0!

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After the school's ban on caning, teachers had to find new ways to discipline students.

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Stories about caning at old boarding schools sound harsh today.

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