Ferule and Truncheon

Ferule

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

Truncheon and ferule are semantically related. in baton for hitting topic. In some cases you can use "Truncheon" instead a noun "Ferule".

Nearby Word: ferula

Truncheon

Truncheon noun - A heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment.
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Ferule and truncheon are semantically related. You can use "Ferule" instead a noun "Truncheon".
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