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noun • a long thin implement made of metal or wood • any rod-shaped bacterium • a linear measure of 16.5 feet • a square rod of land • a visual receptor cell that is sensitive to dim light • a gangster's pistol | ||||||||
| 43% | 5 | Members backing means of corporal punishment | ||||||
noun • an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position • hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it • a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag • whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging verb • tie with a strap • beat severely with a whip or rod • sharpen with a strap • secure (a sprained joint) with a strap | ||||||||
| 34% | 6 | A switch or rod used for corporal punishment | ||||||
noun • a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children | ||||||||
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1 | Corporal punishment
The Guardian Quick -
01 Aug 2006 | The Guardian Quick / 01 Aug 2006 |
2 | He abolished corporal punishment and the practice of flogging | |
3 | Members backing means of corporal punishment
The Guardian Cryptic -
21 Apr 2020 | The Guardian Cryptic / 21 Apr 2020 |
4 | Reckless during night out, getting corporal punishment
Telegraph Cryptic -
31 Jan 2024 | Telegraph Cryptic / 31 Jan 2024 |
5 | Traditional Middle Eastern form of corporal punishment | |
6 | Tree (for corporal punishment?)
The Guardian Quick -
14 Aug 2009 | The Guardian Quick / 14 Aug 2009 |
7 | Used for corporal punishment, it could make one sweat
The Guardian Everyman -
20 Feb 2005 | The Guardian Everyman / 20 Feb 2005 |
