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Definitions for: Ruler
[n] 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
[n] a person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe"
Webster (1913) Definition: Rul"er (r[udd]l"[~e]r), n.
1. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a
governor.
And he made him ruler over all the land. --Gen. xli.
43.
A prince and ruler of the land. --Shak.
2. 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)
Synonyms: rule, swayer
See Also: ameer, amir, Arab chief, basileus, Bourbon, calif, caliph, carpenter's rule, crowned head, dictator, dynast, emeer, emir, foot rule, Grand Turk, human, Inca, individual, kalif, kaliph, khalif, lord, master, measure, measuring rod, measuring stick, meterstick, metrestick, Moghul, Mogul, monarch, mortal, oligarch, overlord, person, Pharaoh, potentate, regent, sheik, sheikh, somebody, someone, soul, sovereign, sultan, Tamburlaine, Tamerlane, Timur, Timur Lenk, yard measure, yardstick
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