ruler

Noun
Synonyms: swayerrule

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

  1. a person who rules or commands“swayer of the universe”Synonyms: swayer
  2. 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 lengthsSynonyms: rule
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Webster's Dictionary (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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