Cane and Gavel

Cane

Cane noun - A heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment.
Usage example: in those days corporal punishment was common, and the cane was regarded as another one of the schoolmaster's educational tools
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Gavel and cane are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gavel" instead a noun "Cane".

Nearby Words: caning, caned

Gavel

Gavel noun - A small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge.
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Cane and gavel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cane" instead a noun "Gavel".
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