HOW TO PRONOUNCE
ruler
/ˈɹulɚ/
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What does ruler mean?
noun
- A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
- A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
verb
- To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈɹulɚ/
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“He will die as Bar Comas, your jeddak, sees fit, if at all,” replied the young ruler, with emphasis and dignity.
There is no reason in history or philology why the word "Emperor" should never mean anything other than a hereditary ruler.
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“Ask him, my dear, if he has any objection to being put in jail for insulting the ruler of the Emerald City.”
There is nothing else in the building--nothing but this mild-faced Buddhist divinity for that brilliant, black-eyed ruler of Chinas millions to worship.
Mr. Micawber, with a perfect miracle of dexterity or luck, caught his advancing knuckles with the ruler, and disabled his right hand.