noun
- a person who makes or repairs chairs and other furniture by weaving cane
- a person or thing that canes; specifically, a person who administers caning as punishment
Usage: chiefly British; historical
Examples
- The caner skillfully wove new cane strips through the chair seat.
- She apprenticed with a master caner to learn traditional furniture restoration.
- The village caner was known for his meticulous work on antique pieces.
- In colonial schools, the caner was a feared figure.
- A skilled caner can restore a damaged chair to its original condition.