Staff punishment tool (4)
I believe the answer is:
cane
This clue might be a double definition.
'staff' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'punishment tool' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for cane that I've seen before include "Strong, flexible stem" , "Beat - bamboo - stick" , "A stick to lean on" , "Strong stem for to allow a plant to climb" , "Hollow stem of wood" .)