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Ruler - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Ruler : (noun)
1: 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 [syn: rule]
2: a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
[syn: swayer]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Ruler : \Rul"er\ (r[udd]l"[~e]r), n.
1. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a
governor.
And he made him ruler over all the land. --Gen. xli.
43.
A prince and ruler of the land. --Shak.
2. A straight or curved strip of wood, metal, etc., with a
smooth edge, used for guiding a pen or pencil in drawing
lines. Cf. Rule, n., 7
(a)
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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