ferule

• Ein flaches Lineal oder ein Stock, das historisch zur Bestrafung, besonders in Schulen, verwendet wurde.

A noun referring to a flat ruler or stick, historically used for punishment, especially in schools.

1. Punishment instrumentC2formalbritish

   A flat ruler or stick used historically in schools to punish children by striking their hands.

   Strafinstrument

   • The teacher kept a ferule on his desk for discipline.
   • In the 19th century, students feared the ferule.
   • The headmaster used a ferule to enforce order in the classroom.

   Synonymecanepaddlerodrulerstrapswitchtawse