ruler

noun/ˈruːlər/

Frequency rank: #5,129 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a flat strip used for measuring or drawing straight lines; also, a person who governs a country.

Illustration for the English word “ruler”

Example sentence

The teacher used a wooden ruler to draw a straight line on the board.

Synonyms & related words

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