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ruler
English
Etymology
From Middle English reuler; equivalent to rule +? -er.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /??u?l?(?)/
- (General American) IPA(key): /??ul?/
- Rhymes: -u?l?(?)
Noun
ruler (plural rulers)
- A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
- A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
Usage notes
In American English, the word "ruler" is often used specifically to refer to such a measuring device that is one foot (12 inches) long. Used in contrast with "yardstick" and "meter stick."
Synonyms
- See Thesaurus:ruler
- (measuring instrument): rule
Hyponyms
- See Thesaurus:ruler
Translations
Verb
ruler (third-person singular simple present rulers, present participle rulering, simple past and past participle rulered)
- (transitive) To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).
Further reading
- ruler in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- ruler in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- ruler on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
Anagrams
- lurer
Cebuano
Etymology
From English ruler, from Middle English reuler.
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: ru?ler
Noun
ruler
- a ruler
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sultanate
English
Etymology
sultan +? -ate
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?s?lt?n?t/
Noun
sultanate (plural sultanates)
- A sovereign or vassal princely state— usually Muslim —where the ruler is styled sultan.
Derived terms
- Delhi Sultanate
- Sultanate of Oman
Related terms
- sultanic
Translations
Romanian
Noun
sultanate
- plural of sultanat
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