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can1
(on King Island) an informal unit of measurment of distance, the distance travelled while drinking a can of beer: Grassy is four and a half cans from Currie.
can2
(from the asian influence in our multicultural community on Christmas Island) meaning something is able to be done or accomplished: Buddy 1: Got time for a drink at the Bosun? (local pub). Buddy 2: can (sure). Buddy 1: How 'bout a few drinks? Buddy 2: Also can (why not?). Buddy 1: Don't u have the early shift tomorrow? Buddy 2: can, what? (don't be silly, she'll be right).
Contributor's comments: Mainly used by the Malay and Chinese but picked up by many as they get accustomed to it.
cane
to hurt (be sore): My leg is caning.