ruler

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Hyponyms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 External links

[edit] English

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[edit] Etymology

to rule + -er

[edit] Pronunciation

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• (RP) IPA: /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/, SAMPA: /"r\u:l@(`)/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈɹuːlɚ/, SAMPA: /"r\u:l@`/

  Rhymes: -uːlə(r)

[edit] Noun

ruler (plural rulers)

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

[edit] Synonyms

• (measuring instrument): rule.

[edit] Hyponyms

• duke
• emperor
• Highness
• king
• queen
• grand duke
• prince
• princess
• monarch
• tyrant

[edit] Translations

[edit] External links

• ruler in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• ruler in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• Ruler on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia Commons