Definitions for ferule
ˈfɛr əl, -ul; ˈfɛr ʊ lə, ˈfɛr yʊ-fer·ule

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ferulenoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ferulenoun

   A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.

2. feruleverb

   To punish with a ferule.

   I could cudgel a great lubberly delinquent of a boy but when it came to feruling a girl, my manhood rebelled. uE000152363uE001 William S. Woodbridge.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Feruleverb

   To chastise with the ferula.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ferule

   A ferule is a flat ruler with a widened end, formerly used by teachers for punishing children. It also refers to a flat piece of metal or other material at the end of a handle or shaft, reinforced or used for strengthening or joining. A ferule can also be defined as a type of metal ring or cap attached at the end of a cane, walking stick, or similar objects, preventing it from splitting.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ferulenoun

   a flat piece of wood, used for striking, children, esp. on the hand, in punishment

2. Feruleverb

   to punish with a ferule

3. Etymology: [L. ferula: cf. F. frule. See Ferula.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ferule

   fer′ōōl, n. a cane or rod used for striking children in punishment.—n. Fer′ula, a staff of command.—adj. Ferulā′ceous, pertaining to canes or reeds. [L. ferula, a cane—ferīre, to strike.]

Matched Categories

1. • Switch

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for ferule »

1. refuel

2. fueler

How to pronounce ferule?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say ferule in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ferule in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ferule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ferule
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ferule
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=ferule
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ferule
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ferule
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=ferule