ruler

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/
• (America) IPA: /ˈɹulɚ/

Noun

ruler (plural rulers)

1. A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
2. A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

Synonyms

• See Thesaurus:ruler
• (measuring instrument) rule

Translations

• French: règle, latte
• German: Lineal
• Italian: righello
• Portuguese: régua
• Russian: лине́йка
• Spanish: regla

Translations

• French: dirigeant, chef
• German: Herrscher
• Italian: sovrano
• Portuguese: governante
• Russian: государь
• Spanish: gobernante

Translations

• Russian: государыня

Verb

ruler (rulers, present participle rulering; past and past participle rulered)

1. (transitive) To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).

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