Ruler

/ɹˈuːlɐ/

/ˈɹuɫɝ/

[noun]

Ruler

[NOUN]

a person who rules or commands

synonyms : swayer

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

synonyms : rule

Examples

1. The classroom ruler is marked in both inches and centimeters for easy measurement.

2. The ruler helped her draw a straight edge on the paper.

3. Peter noticed throughout history how rulers who were granted immense power often became tyrannical and cruel, proving that absolute power corrupts absolutely.

4. Occasionally, rulers arbitrarily create new capitals in the centre of their realms.

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