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Caning

Caning is a form of physical punishment that involves striking someone with a cane or similar object. It has been used throughout history in various societies as a means of discipline, often in schools or prisons. Caning can cause significant physical pain and can also have psychological effects on the person being punished. In some cultures, caning has been used as a form of judicial punishment for crimes such as theft or adultery. In these cases, the punishment is usually carried out publicly as a deterrent to others. However, in many countries, caning as a form of judicial punishment has been abolished due to concerns about human rights violations. Caning has also been used as a disciplinary measure in schools, particularly in the past. In some countries, it is still used as a form of punishment in schools, although there is increasing concern about its effectiveness and potential harm to students. In addition to its use as a form of punishment, caning has also been used as a decorative technique in furniture-making. This involves weaving thin strips of material, such as cane or rattan, into a pattern to create a unique and visually appealing piece of furniture. Overall, caning is a complex and controversial topic that has been used in various ways throughout history. While it can be an effective form of punishment in some situations, it can also cause significant harm and has been the subject of much debate and criticism.

punishment, discipline, judicial, schools, furniture-making

Michael Jackson

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Caning is a noun that refers to a punishment involving physical and sometimes psychological pain inflicted by the use of an object such as a switch or a cane. Synonyms of caning are lashing, flagellation, whipping, strapping and beating. Antonyms of caning are commendations, rewards, and praises. Cognates for the word caning include Latin canis meaning whip, lash, and scourge; Middle Dutch canne meaning cane; and Old French canne meaning twig, staff and rod. Variants of the word caning include canning, caned and caneing.

Word derivation, word formation, lexical analysis, semantic change, semantic markers.

George Adrian Postea

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Caning

Caning is an English word derived from Latin canna, which means a cane or a reed. Historically, the use of canes has been widely used in various societies throughout time, often as a physical punishment or form of discipline. In contemporary society, the word caning has been semantically narrowed to describe corporal punishment in the form of repeated strikes or blows with a rod or stick, typically on the buttocks or hands. From a morphological perspective, the word caning is composed of a root meaning 'a reed or cane' and an infme-suffix indicating the meaning of 'using a cane' or 'being caned'. This meaning has further been pragmatically extended by the use of the suffix to refer to corporal punishment, particularly in the educational system.

Etymology, Morphology, Caning, Latin, Historical, Pragmatics.

Henry Fontaine

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Caning

Caning is the weaving of thin strips of material, typically cane, rattan, or wicker, into furniture to create a decorative pattern. Used in a variety of styles, caning has been a significant feature of furniture since the 1700s. Famous works incorporating caning into their designs include Thomas Chippendale's Chinese Chair and the Hans Wegner Wishbone Chair.

Furniture Caning, Furniture Weaving, Rattan Furniture, Wicker Furniture, Cane Furniture.

Minh Nguyen


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