ruler
/ˈruːlər/
noun
A straight tool for measuring and drawing lines
“Use a ruler to draw a straight line.”
סרגל
Ruler is a noun in the school category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A straight tool for measuring and drawing lines" In Hebrew, ruler translates to סרגל.
Example Sentences
- She used a ruler to draw a perfectly straight line in her notebook.
- The ruler showed that the pencil was exactly fifteen centimeters long.
- He measured his desk with a ruler for his maths homework.
Did You Know? The ancient Egyptians and Indus Valley civilizations used rulers over 4,000 years ago — some ancient ivory rulers have been found that were accurate to less than half a millimeter! The word "rule" in "ruler" comes from an old meaning of drawing straight lines. Some rulers have both centimeters and inches, because different countries use different measurement systems.
Common Word Combinations
draw a linemeasure with a rulerstraight edgeschool ruler
Related Words
pencilcompassprotractorset square
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