ruler
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noun \ˈrü-lər\Definition of RULER
2
: a worker or a machine that rules paper
3
: a smooth-edged strip (as of wood or metal) that is usually marked off in units (as inches) and is used as a straightedge or for measuring
— rul·er·ship \-ˌship\ noun
See Examples of RULER
- a summit attended by a number of rulers from around the world
- This ruler shows inches and centimeters.
First Known Use of RULER
14th century
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