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ferule

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun ferule has 1 sense
  1. ferule - a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
    --1 is a kind of
    switch

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Ferule

Description:

As a noun, ferule refers to a flat ruler or a rod typically used for punishment or discipline. As a verb, it means to beat or punish someone with a ferule.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The teacher's ferule was made of sturdy wood.

2. The boy's prank resulted in a swift whack with the ferule.

Verb:

1. The strict headmaster would often ferule students who misbehaved.

2. The mischievous child was feruled for his disruptive behavior.

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