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Vocabulary Entry
ruler
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A ruler is a person who governs or has control over a place or people.
Example Sentences
"The ruler of the kingdom imposed new laws."
"She aspired to be a benevolent ruler who cared for her subjects."
"Rulers often have advisors to help them make important decisions."
N
noun
A ruler is a tool used for measuring length or drawing straight lines.
Example Sentences
"I need a ruler to measure the length of this piece of wood."
"She used a ruler to draw a straight line in her notebook."
"The carpenter always carries a metal ruler in his toolbox."
V
verb
To ruler means to measure or mark with a ruler.
Example Sentences
"Please ruler the paper before cutting it."
"He ruled the lines on the graph with precision."
"It’s important to ruler accurately for good results."