Ruler - translation, pronunciation and examples
ruler
measuring tool
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Я храню линейку в пенале для школьных рисунков.
Передай, пожалуйста, линейку — мне нужно провести ровную линию.
ruler usage examples
Я храню линейку в пенале для школьных рисунков.
I keep a ruler in my pencil case for school drawings.
Передай, пожалуйста, линейку — мне нужно провести ровную линию.
Please pass the ruler — I need to draw a straight line.
Similar words
general-purpose straight measuring stick used at school or office
can mean a small measuring stick (esp. in older or British usage) but is ambiguous with 'rule' = 'правило'
flexible retractable measuring tape used for longer or curved measurements
a specialized ruler with multiple scales for reading or creating engineering drawings (not a simple straight ruler)
a multi-scale ruler used chiefly by architects for scaled drawings; specialized
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What's the difference between ruler / rule / tape measure / engineer's scale / architect's scale
general-purpose straight measuring stick used at school or office
Use a ruler to draw a straight line.
Используй линейку, чтобы провести прямую линию.
can mean a small measuring stick (esp. in older or British usage) but is ambiguous with 'rule' = 'правило'
Pass me a rule — I need to measure this line.
Передай мне rule (линейку) — нужно измерить линию.
flexible retractable measuring tape used for longer or curved measurements
The decorator used a tape measure to check the room size.
Маляр использовал рулетку, чтобы измерить размер комнаты.
a specialized ruler with multiple scales for reading or creating engineering drawings (not a simple straight ruler)
The engineer used an engineer's scale to interpret the blueprint dimensions.
Инженер использовал инженерную масштабную линейку, чтобы прочитать размеры на чертеже.
a multi-scale ruler used chiefly by architects for scaled drawings; specialized
She measured the plan with an architect's scale to check the room sizes.
Она измерила план архитектурной масштабной линейкой, чтобы проверить размеры комнат.
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How to pronounce ruler and what this word means
ruler translation: линейка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ruler
/ˈruːlə/
ruler translation
линейка
ruler examples
I keep a ruler in my pencil case for school drawings.
ruler transcription
/ˈruːlə/, /ˈruːlɚ/
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ruler meaning: what does it mean?
measuring tool
ruler pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ruler is pronounced as /ˈruːlə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ruler definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I keep a ruler in my pencil case for school drawings. Translation: Я храню линейку в пенале для школьных рисунков.
Is ruler part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
Yes, ruler (линейка) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ruler part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, ruler (линейка) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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