ruler

Gebieter

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.

  Ich habe ein Buch gekauft und er ein Lineal.

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• Could I borrow your ruler?

  Könnte ich mir dein Lineal ausleihen?

  Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR

Gebieter

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