Meaning of the word ruler in English
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ruler
US /ˈruː.lɚ/
UK /ˈruː.lɚ/
Noun
1.
a person exercising government or dominion
Example:
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The benevolent ruler was loved by all his subjects.
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The country was under the absolute power of a single ruler.
2.
a straight strip of wood, plastic, or metal, marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring or drawing straight lines
Example:
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Please use a ruler to draw a straight line.
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I need a ruler to measure the length of this table.
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