'Ruler' definitions:

Definition of 'ruler'

(from WordNet)
noun
A person who rules or commands; "swayer of the universe" [syn: ruler, swayer]
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, ruler]

Definition of 'Ruler'

From: GCIDE
  • Ruler \Rul"er\ (r[udd]l"[~e]r), n.
  • 1. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor. [1913 Webster]
  • And he made him ruler over all the land. --Gen. xli. 43. [1913 Webster]
  • A prince and ruler of the land. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A straight or curved strip of wood, metal, etc., with a smooth edge, used for guiding a pen or pencil in drawing lines. Cf. Rule, n., 7 (a) . [1913 Webster]
  • Parallel ruler. See under Parallel. [1913 Webster]

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