ruler meaning

[ 'ru:lə ] Pronunciation:   "ruler" in a sentence
Noun: ruler  roolu(r)
  1. A person who rules or commands
    - swayer 
  2. 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
    - rule

Derived forms: rulers

See also: rule, rulership

Type of: individual, measure, measuring rod, measuring stick, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul

Encyclopedia: Ruler

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  1. look at a ruler to see how small this is.
  2. peter the great was a russian ruler.
  3. i need fifty sheets of plain paper and a ruler.
  4. they were welcomed at both places by the rulers.
  5. the country was bled white by her foreign rulers.

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