Caning vs. Canning

Caningnoun

A beating with a cane.

Caningnoun

something made of interlaced slender branches of especially willow.

Caningnoun

work made of interlaced slender branches (especially willow branches)

Caning

Caning is a form of corporal punishment consisting of a number of hits (known as or ) with a single cane usually made of rattan, generally applied to the offender's bare or clothed buttocks (see spanking) or hands (on the palm). Caning on the knuckles or shoulders is much less common.

Canningnoun

The process of preserving food by heat processing in a sealed vessel (a jar or can).

Canningnoun

The practice of collecting aluminum cans or other recyclable objects; making money by collecting and selling such things.

Canning

Canning is a method of food preservation in which food is processed and sealed in an airtight container (jars like Mason jars, and steel and tin cans). Canning provides a shelf life that typically ranges from one to five years, although under specific circumstances, it can be much longer.