Definitions for Ruler
ˈru lərruler

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ruler, swayernoun

   a person who rules or commands

   "swayer of the universe"

2. rule, rulernoun

   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

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1. rulernoun

   A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

2. rulernoun

   A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rulernoun

   Etymology: from rule.

   1. Governour; one that has the supreme command.

   Soon rulers grow proud, and in their pride foolish. Philip Sidney.

   God, by his eternal providence, has ordained kings; and the law of nature, leaders and rulers over others. Walter Raleigh.

   The pompous mansion was design’d
   To please the mighty rulers of mankind;
   Inferior temples use on either hand. Addison.

   2. An instrument, by the direction of which lines are drawn.

   They know how to draw a straight line between two points by the side of a ruler. Joseph Moxon, Mechanical Exercises.

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1. Ruler

   A ruler, sometimes called a rule, line gauge, or scale, is a device used in geometry and technical drawing, as well as the engineering and construction industries, to measure distances or draw straight lines.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Rulernoun

   one who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor

2. Rulernoun

   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)

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1. Ruler

   A ruler, sometimes called a rule or line gauge, is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing, printing as well as engineering and building to measure distances or to rule straight lines. The ruler is a straightedge which normally also contains calibrated lines to measure distances.

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1. • Measuring Stick

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Ruler' in Nouns Frequency: #2217

Anagrams for Ruler »

1. lurer

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ruler in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Ruler in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Ruler in a Sentence

1. George R.R. Martin:

   The man who passes the sentence should swing the sword. If you would take a man's life, you owe it to him to look into his eyes and hear his final words. And if you cannot bear to do that, then perhaps the man does not deserve to die... a ruler who hides behind paid executioners soon forgets what death is.

2. William Cowper:

   O Winter ruler of the inverted year, . . . I crown thee king of intimate delights, Fireside enjoyments, home-born happiness, And all the comforts that the lowly roof Of undisturb'd Retirement, and the hours Of long uninterrupted evening, know.

3. Mikhail Khodaryonok:

   They couldn't admit that they were forced to change course, that they were aware of a threat that weapons would be used against them, the former ruler of the seas couldn't allow for a loss of face by admitting that they submitted to the demands of the Russian side to change course.

4. Elias Canetti:

   The paranoiac is the exact image of the ruler. The only difference is their position in the world. One might even think the paranoiac the more impressive of the two because he is sufficient unto himself and cannot be shaken by failure.

5. James Lankford:

   Turkey is an important NATO ally and willing partner in addressing a number of U.S. national security priorities, it's concerning that Turkey would seek close defense cooperation with Russia, whose authoritarian ruler seeks to undermine NATO and U.S. interests at every turn.

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