Ferule and Rule

Ferule

Ferule noun - A switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children.

Rule and ferule are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Ferule".

Nearby Word: ferula

Rule

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

Ferule and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ferule" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Mutual synonyms

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