Willy Wonka's prop (4)

I believe the answer is:

cane

(Other definitions for cane that I've seen before include "Slender support, for 32 across say" , "Stem of palm" , "Strong stem for to allow a plant to climb" , "Eg, rattan" , "Rod for beating" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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