rough-surfaced cane

noun
UK /rʌf ˈsɜːfɪst keɪn/
US /rʌf ˈsɜːrfɪst keɪn/

A cane is a stick you hold to help you walk, and rough-surfaced means its outside feels bumpy, not smooth.

Grandpa's rough-surfaced cane helps him keep his balance on the garden path.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A walking cane whose shaft has a gritty, unpolished finish for better grip.

She chose a rough-surfaced cane so it wouldn't slip from her hand.

3. A plant stem used as a support that feels coarse or scratchy to the touch.

The gardener tied the vines to a rough-surfaced cane.

4. A decorative cane with a carved or bark-like texture.

The antique shop sold a rough-surfaced cane made of twisted wood.