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Meaning
3 senses · 2 meanings
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handle
The part of a tool or object that is designed to be held.
vi Cái cán dao này được làm bằng gỗ.
en This knife handle is made of wood.
flatten
To make something flat or thin by pressing a heavy rolling object over it.
vi Người thợ dùng máy để cán mỏng miếng kim loại.
en The worker uses a machine to roll the metal sheet thin.
To run over or press over something or a living being, usually said of vehicles.
vi Chiếc xe vừa cán qua một cành cây khô.
en The car just ran over a dry branch.