RULER
What does "RULER" mean?
A straight strip marked with units, used to measure or draw straight lines.
Meanings
- A flat measuring tool with a straight edge and marked scale. She used a ruler to underline the heading neatly.
- A person who exercises sovereign authority over a state or people. The kingdom prospered under its wisest ruler.
Word origin
From the verb 'rule' (from Old French 'reuler', from Latin 'regula', 'straight stick, rule') plus '-er'; the two senses share the idea of something that governs or straightens.
Remember it
RULER does two jobs because both spring from Latin 'regula', a straight stick: one rules a kingdom, the other rules a line.
A little poem
One word, two thrones: a measuring strip-
and the hand that holds the whole realm's grip.
couplet
Wordplay
- Why did the line submit to the ruler? It had no choice-the ruler held all the measures of power.
What it teaches
The same word governs kingdoms and straight lines-true authority is mostly about setting a standard others measure by.
Quick facts
What does RULER mean?
A straight strip marked with units, used to measure or draw straight lines.
Is RULER a valid word?
Yes — RULER is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is RULER?
RULER has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does RULER come from?
From the verb 'rule' (from Old French 'reuler', from Latin 'regula', 'straight stick, rule') plus '-er'; the two senses share the idea of something that governs or straightens.
What can RULER teach us?
The same word governs kingdoms and straight lines-true authority is mostly about setting a standard others measure by.
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