ruler (n.)

  1. a person who rules or commands; swayer of the universe

    [ Syn: 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 lengths

    [ Syn: rule ]

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