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ruler

ruler

Meaning of ruler

measuring tool

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EN-UK/ˈruːlə/
EN-US/ˈruːlɚ/
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ruler with Russian translation

ruler usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

I keep a ruler in my pencil case for school drawings.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

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.

rulerpenggaris
studentmahasiswa
examujian
homeworkpekerjaan rumah
answer questionsmenjawab pertanyaan
ask questionsmengajukan pertanyaan
deskmeja kerja

ruler synonyms

Related words worth learning together

rule
can mean a small measuring stick (esp. in older or British usage) but is ambiguous with 'rule' = 'правило'
tape measure
flexible retractable measuring tape used for longer or curved measurements
engineer's scale
a specialized ruler with multiple scales for reading or creating engineering drawings (not a simple straight ruler)
architect's scale
a multi-scale ruler used chiefly by architects for scaled drawings; specialized
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🇬🇧en

can mean a small measuring stick (esp. in older or British usage) but is ambiguous with 'rule' = 'правило'

A1Often

Pass me a rule — I need to measure this line.

T
🇬🇧en
tape measure

flexible retractable measuring tape used for longer or curved measurements

A1Very Often

The decorator used a tape measure to check the room size.

E
🇬🇧en
engineer's scale

a specialized ruler with multiple scales for reading or creating engineering drawings (not a simple straight ruler)

B1Rarely

The engineer used an engineer's scale to interpret the blueprint dimensions.

A
🇬🇧en
architect's scale

a multi-scale ruler used chiefly by architects for scaled drawings; specialized

B1Rarely

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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