CEFR A1

ruler

noun

Meaning

A straight strip of plastic, wood, or metal used for measuring length or drawing straight lines.

Examples

He used a ruler to measure the length of the table.
Please draw a straight line with your ruler.

Synonyms: measuring stick, straightedge

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ruler (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈruː.lər/

Definition

A straight strip of plastic, wood, or metal used for measuring length or drawing straight lines.

Examples

He used a ruler to measure the length of the table.
Please draw a straight line with your ruler.
The ruler was marked with centimeters and inches.

Synonyms of ruler

Words with a similar meaning to ruler:

measuring stick
straightedge

Antonyms of ruler

Words with the opposite meaning to ruler:

compass
freehand

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