ruler

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a person who rules or commands
  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

Etymology

From Middle English reuler; equivalent to rule + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

swayer

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