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Cangue

Noun

1. A heavy and rigid wooden framework used as a form of punishment, particularly in East Asia, where it is placed around a person's neck and wrists as a means of confinement.

Example Sentence:

After committing the crime, he was sentenced to wear a cangue for several days as a public display of his wrongdoing.

Verb

1. To confine or punish someone using a cangue.

Example Sentence:

The authorities cangued the criminal, ensuring he could not escape while awaiting his trial.

Local Usage

In certain areas, "cangue" is also used to refer to a traditional musical instrument made of bamboo.

Example Sentence:

The local band played enchanting melodies using a cangue, capturing the essence of their cultural heritage.

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