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ruler

/ruːlər/ noun · British & US
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What does ruler mean?

noun

A straight edge used for drawing straight lines or measuring lengths. A person or thing that rules or governs.

Example

"She used a ruler to draw a straight line across the paper."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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