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ruler

ru·ler

UK/ˈɹuːlə/ US/ˈɹuː.lə/ fairly common

noun

1.

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

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2.

a person who rules or commands

  • “swayer of the universe”
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Origin

From Middle English reuler; equivalent to rule + -er.

Phrases

  • agate ruler
  • architect's ruler
  • drafter's ruler
  • home ruler
  • parallel ruler
  • patchwork ruler
  • puppet ruler
  • scale ruler

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