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Use a ruler to draw a straight line.
What does Ruler mean?
A leader, or a measuring tool.
Dictionary definition
A person who leads a country or territory, or a tool used to measure length.
Example sentences
Ruler in a sentence
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The ruler measured the paper in centimeters.
hard
In another meaning, a ruler is a leader who governs a place.
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What does ruler mean?
Ruler means a leader, or a measuring tool.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to ruler?
Measuring Stick is close to ruler in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Use a ____ to draw a straight line.
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roo · ler · strongest beat: roo
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WordRuler.
Partnoun.
MeaningRuler means A leader, or a measuring tool.
ExampleExample: Use a ruler to draw a straight line.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- roo · ler
- Strongest beat
- roo
- Ending
- ler
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on roo.
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Synonyms
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measuring stickUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
leaderUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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followerUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Ruler word family
Base word
ruler
noun
rulers
More than one ruler.
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