Martinet

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English: A martinet (French) is a short whip made of a wooden handle of about 25 cm (10 inches) in length and about 10 lashes of equal length. The lashes are usually made of leather, but sometimes soap-stiffened cords are used in place of leather. It is a traditional instrument of corporal punishment in France and other European countries.