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Answer: ferruled
Answer	Crossword Clue
ferruled	ring or cap, usually of metal, put around the end of a post, cane, or the like, to prevent splitting
ferruled	rod, cane, or flat piece of wood for punishing children, esp. by striking them on the hand
ferruled	to furnish with a ferrule

ferruled	FERRULE, to fit with a metal cap to prevent splitting, also FERREL, FERULE
ferruled	bushing or adapter holding the end of a tube and inserted into a hole in a plate in order to make a tight fit, used in boilers, condensers, etc.
ferruled	to punish with a ferule
ferruled	short metal sleeve for strengthening a tool handle at the end holding the tool

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Answer: ferruled