split cane

noun

angling bamboo split into strips of triangular section, tapered, and glued to form a stiff but flexible hexagonal rod: used, esp formerly, for making fishing rods

Rods of split cane are very largely used, and as they are light and strong have much to recommend them.

On the other hand, to fish for tyee with a highly finished 18-foot split cane, or other make of rod, seemed to me out of place.

The split-cane baskets, which are smaller and more neatly woven, are used in the house for all sorts of domestic purposes.

The floor is of split cane, elevated a few feet from the earth, which secures ventilation and cleanliness.

Split-cane rods appear to be much on the increase, but they are rather expensive.

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