noun#2,039 by frequency
ruler
/ˈɹuːlə/
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others; A, flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings
- plural
- rulers
Meanings
- 1
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others
I bought a book and he a ruler.
Tatoeba · pne · CC BY 2.0 FR
Could I borrow your ruler?
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings