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 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