ruler
ruler
measuring tool
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ruler with Russian translation
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.
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ruler belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
ruler synonyms
What's the difference between ruler / rule / tape measure / engineer's scale / architect's scale
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.
flexible retractable measuring tape used for longer or curved measurements
The decorator used a tape measure to check the room size.
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.
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.
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How to pronounce ruler and what this word means
ruler means ruler. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ruler
/ˈruːlə/
ruler translation
ruler
ruler examples
I keep a ruler in my pencil case for school drawings.
ruler transcription
/ˈruːlə/, /ˈruːlɚ/
Questions about this word
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 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?
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