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Definition of Ruler
1. Noun. A person who rules or commands. "Swayer of the universe"
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Inca, Basileus, Bourbon, Calif, Caliph, Kalif, Kaliph, Khalif, Khalifah, Dictator, Potentate, Ameer, Amir, Emeer, Emir, Ethnarch, Hakim, Hanoverian, Khan, Moghul, Mogul, Oligarch, Lord, Master, Overlord, Pharaoh, Pharaoh Of Egypt, Puppet Leader, Puppet Ruler, Regent, Dynast, Arab Chief, Sheik, Sheikh, Tribal Sheik, Tribal Sheikh, Crowned Head, Monarch, Sovereign, Stuart, Grand Turk, Sultan, Tudor, Tyrant
Specialized synonyms: Tamburlaine, Tamerlane, Timur, Timur Lenk
Derivative terms: Rule, Rule, Rulership
2. 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.
Specialized synonyms: Carpenter's Rule, Foot Rule, Meterstick, Metrestick, Yard Measure, Yardstick
Generic synonyms: Measure, Measuring Rod, Measuring Stick
Derivative terms: Rule, Rule
Definition of Ruler
1. n. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor.
Definition of Ruler
1. Noun. A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure. ¹
2. Noun. A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ruler
1. one that rules [n -S] - See also: rules
Medical Definition of Ruler
1. 1. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor. "And he made him ruler over all the land." (Gen. Xii. 43) "A prince and ruler of the land." (Shak) 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, 7 . Parallel ruler. See Parallel. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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