Ruler - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- 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 (syn: rule)
Extra examples
This ruler shows inches and centimeters.
A ruler without a heart
The general used a long ruler to indicate on the map exactly where the troops would land.
...a studio head who was once the undisputed ruler of the kingdom of Hollywood...
She was a popular ruler throughout her reign.
The former ruler was forced to concede power to a new government.
The ruler paid a tribute every year.
...in some cultures, the ruler of the people has godhead and is worshipped accordingly...
...an impotent ruler who was just a figurehead...
...a tyrannical ruler whose terrible reign was marked by unceasing violence...
The general began his army life as a private soldier and ended up as ruler of his country.
He was no ruler.
He showed himself a harsh ruler.
Charlemagne was respected as a just ruler.
He was effective ruler during the monarch's last illness.
Word forms
singular: ruler
plural: rulers
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