Punishment stick (4)

I believe the answer is:

cane

(Other definitions for cane that I've seen before include "Eg, rattan" , "Eg, bamboo; punish" , "Stick; thrash" , "Bamboo rod" , "Slender support for a plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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