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RULER
rule, ruler
(noun) measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
ruler, swayer
(noun) a person who rules or commands; “swayer of the universe”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ruler (plural rulers)
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
Usage notes
In American English, the word "ruler" is often used specifically to refer to such a measuring device that is one foot (12 inches) long. Used in contrast with "yardstick" and "meter stick."
Synonyms
• See ruler
• (measuring instrument): rule
Hyponyms
• See ruler
Verb
ruler (third-person singular simple present rulers, present participle rulering, simple past and past participle rulered)
(transitive) To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).
Anagrams
• lurer
Source: Wiktionary
Rul"er, n.
1. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor. And he made him ruler over all the land. Gen. xii. 43. A prince and ruler of the land. Shak.
2. A straight or curved strip of wood, metal, etc., with a smooth edge, used for guiding a pen or pencil in drawing lines. Cf. Rule, n., 7 (a). Parallel ruler. See under Parallel.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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