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ruler

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈruːlər/ · UK /ˈruːlə/

Forms: rulers

ruler means: A straight tool with marked distances, used to measure lengths or draw straight lines.

noun

MEASURING TOOLA1

A straight tool with marked distances, used to measure lengths or draw straight lines.

  • Use a ruler to draw the line.
  • My ruler is thirty centimeters long.
  • Have you seen my ruler?

Common phrases: a plastic ruler, use a ruler, wooden ruler, draw with a ruler

PERSON IN POWERB1

A person who controls or governs a country or group of people.

  • The king was a cruel ruler.
  • She was the first female ruler of the country.
  • The people wanted a new ruler.

How to use it: ruler of something (She became the ruler of a small kingdom.)

Similar words: leader, sovereign

Common phrases: powerful ruler, ruler of something, absolute ruler

Questions about ruler

What does ruler mean?

A straight tool with marked distances, used to measure lengths or draw straight lines.

What is ruler in other languages?

Türkçe: cetvel · Español: regla · Français: règle · Deutsch: Lineal · Italiano: righello · 日本語: 定規

How do you pronounce ruler?

In American English /ˈruːlər/; in British English /ˈruːlə/.

How do you use ruler in a sentence?

Use a ruler to draw the line. My ruler is thirty centimeters long.

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