fer·ule /ˈfɛrəl/
教鞭;戒尺;教養;嚴格的訓導
Fer·rule n. [Sometimes spelled ferule.]
1. A ring or cap of metal put round a cane, tool, handle, or other similar object, to strengthen it, or prevent splitting and wearing.
3. Hence: Steam Boilers A bushing for expanding the end of a flue to fasten it tightly in the tube plate, or for partly filling up its mouth.
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Fer·ule n.
1. A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on the hand, in punishment.
Fer·ule v. t. [imp. & p. p. Feruled p. pr. & vb. n. Feruling.] To punish with a ferule.
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ferule
n : a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish
children