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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ferrule \Fer"rule\ (f[e^]r"r[i^]l or f[e^]r"r[.u]l; 277), n.
     [Formerly verrel, F. virole, fr. L. viriola little bracelet,
     dim. of viriae, pl., bracelets; prob. akin to viere to twist,
     weave, and E. withe. The spelling with f is due to confusion
     with L. ferrum iron.] [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.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. (Machinery) Any of various circular or cylindrical metal
        objects used at joints in a tube, pipe, or rod, especially
        to assist making a tight seal at a joint.
        [PJC]
  
     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.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     4. Hence: (Chemistry) A bushing used at the joints of metal
        tubing in HPLC equipment to make a tight seal.
        [PJC]
  
     5. (Fishing) One of several small rings at the top of a
        casting rod which holds the fishing line. --RHUD
        [PJC]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ferule \Fer"ule\ (? or ?; 277), n. [L. ferula: cf. F. f['e]rule.
     See {Ferula}.]
     1. A flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on
        the hand, in punishment.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. A {ferrule}. [R.]
        [PJC]

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ferule \Fer"ule\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Feruled}; p. pr. & vb. n.
     {Feruling}.]
     To punish with a ferule.
     [1913 Webster]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  ferule
       n : a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish
           children

















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