ruler
Meaning
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- A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
- A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
Synonyms
carpenter’s square
most important
important person
influential person
measuring stick
illegal act
great lord
straight scale
tagus
rectilinear scale
straight-edge
rule over
Hakimjan
the lord of a town
absolute ruler
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From Middle English reuler; equivalent to rule + -er.
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