Corporal punishment? (4)

I believe the answer is:

cane

(Other definitions for cane that I've seen before include "Stem of palm" , "A light rod once used for punishment" , "Beat - bamboo - stick" , "Flog" , "Slender support for a plant" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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