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English-Russian scientific dictionary. 2008.
English-Russian scientific dictionary. 2008.
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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ruler — [ro͞o′lər] n. 1. a person or thing that rules or governs 2. a thin strip of wood, metal, etc. with a straight edge and markings in whole and fractional units of length, as inches or centimeters, used in drawing straight lines, measuring length,… … English World dictionary
Ruler — For other uses, see Ruler (disambiguation). A variety of rulers A 2 meter … Wikipedia
ruler — [[t]ru͟ːlə(r)[/t]] rulers 1) N COUNT: oft with poss The ruler of a country is the person who rules the country. The former military ruler of Lesotho has been placed under house arrest... He was a weak willed and indecisive ruler. 2) N COUNT A… … English dictionary
ruler */*/ — UK [ˈruːlə(r)] / US [ˈrulər] noun [countable] Word forms ruler : singular ruler plural rulers 1) a) an object used for measuring or for drawing straight lines, consisting of a long flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal marked with units of… … English dictionary
ruler — /rooh leuhr/, n. 1. a person who rules or governs; sovereign. 2. Also, rule. a strip of wood, metal, or other material having a straight edge and usually marked off in inches or centimeters, used for drawing lines, measuring, etc. 3. a person or… … Universalium
ruler — rul|er [ˈru:lə US ər] n 1.) someone such as a king or queen who has official power over a country or area 2.) a long flat straight piece of plastic, metal, or wood that you use for measuring things or drawing straight lines ▪ a 12 inch ruler … Dictionary of contemporary English
ruler — rul|er [ rulər ] noun count ** 1. ) an object used for measuring or for drawing straight lines, consisting of a long flat piece of plastic, wood, or metal marked with units of measurement a ) a part of a computer screen used for showing the… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
ruler — noun (C) 1 someone such as a King or Queen who has official power over a country or area 2 a flat narrow piece of plastic, metal etc with straight edges, that you use for measuring things or drawing straight lines: a 12 inch ruler … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
ruler — noun Date: 14th century 1. one that rules; specifically sovereign 2. a worker or a machine that rules paper 3. a smooth edged strip (as of wood or metal) that is usually marked off in units (as inches) and is used as a straightedge or for… … New Collegiate Dictionary
ruler — rul•er [[t]ˈru lər[/t]] n. 1) a person who rules or governs; sovereign 2) wam Also, rule 7) a strip of wood, metal, or other material that has a straight edge and is usu. marked off in inches or centimeters, used for drawing lines and measuring.… … From formal English to slang