ruler

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Synonyms: rule, rules, ruled, ruder, euler, puler, runer, ruer, ruber, ruley, rumer

Antonyms: rule, rules, ruled, ruder, euler, puler, runer, ruer, ruber, ruley, rumer

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|Q104555}}A (usually [[rigid]]), [[flat]], [[rectangular]] measuring or drawing device with [[graduation]]s in [[unit]]s of [[measurement]]; a [[straightedge]] with [[marking]]s.
2. A person who [[rule]]s or [[govern]]s; someone or something that exercises [[dominion]] or controlling power over others.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).

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