Stick, shaft (3)

I believe the answer is:

rod

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'stick' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'shaft' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for rod that I've seen before include "Old saying 'Spare the . . . and spoil the child'" , "Sceptre" , "Long bar or pole" , "Thin straight bar" , "Angler's pole" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard and The Mirror.

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