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ruler
Found in thesaurus: measuring stick, measuring rod, measure, individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul
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ruler
n.
governor, sovereign; flat tool used for measuring distances
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Ruler
A ruler, sometimes called a rule or line gauge, is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing, printing, engineering and building to measure distances or to rule straight lines. The ruler is a straightedge which may also contain calibrated lines to measure distances.
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ruler
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
(synonym) rule
(hypernym) measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
(hyponym) carpenter's rule
(derivation) rule
2. a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
(synonym) swayer
(hypernym) person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul
(hyponym) Inca
(derivation) govern, rule
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ruler
n.
vládce, vládkyně; pravítko
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ruler
Rzecz.
władca, władczyni; linijka
