ruler Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a person who rules or commands
swayer.
- swayer of the universe
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noun 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
rule.
WordNet
Rul"er noun
Definitions
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One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor. And he made him ruler over all the land. Gen. xii. 43.
A prince and ruler of the land. Shak.
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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) usu. marked with graduations so that it can be used to measure distances .
