ruler
Plural: rulers
Noun
- One who governs or exercises control.
- a person who rules or commands
- measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
- A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
- A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
Verb
- To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).
Examples
- The top Scrabble player was the undisputed RULER of the local club.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English reuler; equivalent to rule + -er.
Scrabble Score: 5
ruler: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordruler: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ruler: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 7
ruler: valid Words With Friends Word