The Clue
Old-school means of discipline (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PADDLE
Tags
Notes
The answer PADDLE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
PADDLE as a noun:
1. small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
2. a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
3. an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
4. (paddle, boat paddle) = a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
PADDLE as a verb:
1. propel with a paddle; "paddle your own canoe"
2. (dabble, paddle, splash around) = play in or as if in water, as of small children
3. swim like a dog in shallow water
4. (toddle, coggle, totter, dodder, paddle, waddle) = walk unsteadily; "small children toddle"
5. (spank, paddle, larrup) = give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
6. stir with a paddle