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rul·er
 ruler
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- pronunciation:
- ru
l
 r
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
A ruler is a person who has power over people in a country and can make laws and decisions for that country. Kings and queens are types of rulers.
Anna and her family visited a palace last summer. There were many paintings of rulers from long ago hanging on the walls.
- similar words:
- lord, master, monarch, power
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| definition 2: |
A ruler is a straight piece of wood, metal, or plastic that is used for measuring the length of something. A ruler has marks on it that show you how long something is in inches or other units.
Terence measured his pencil with a ruler.A ruler can help you draw straight lines.
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| related words: |
king, leader |
| derivation: |
rulership (n.) |
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