ruler

Significado (inglés)

Noun

1. A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
2. A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

Verb

To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).

Pronunciado como (IPA)

/ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/

Etimoloxía (inglés)

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