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birch rod

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun birch rod has 1 sense
  1. birch, birch rod - bundle of birch twigs used to hit people as punishment
    --1 is a kind of switch

Definitions from the Web

Birch Rod

Description:

A birch rod refers to a long, slender and flexible rod made from the branches of birch trees. Typically, these rods are used historically for various disciplinary measures or as a tool for playing certain musical instruments.

Sample sentences:

  • As a form of punishment, the teacher administered a few quick strokes with the birch rod.
  • In traditional folk music, some percussionists play the tambourine with a birch rod.
  • The craftsman carefully crafted birch rods to be used as handles for brooms.

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