ruler

Meanings

Plural: rulers

Noun

• 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).

Synonyms

overling, provost, rule, ruler, swayer

Related Words

boss, caliph, Eminence, Excellency, generalissimo, Grace, grand poobah, head of state, high muckamuck, Highness, important person, leader, Lordship, magistrate, magnate, Majesty, mogul, nabob, Royal Highness, shogun, Sire, tycoon