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ruler in Dutch

ruler in Dutch is liniaal, meetlat, heerser — ruler means a flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.

ruler in Dutch

liniaal
noun
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
meetlat
noun
A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
heerser
noun
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
heerseres
noun
A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

What does "ruler" mean?

  1. noun A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.
    "He measured the box with a wooden ruler."
  2. noun A person who governs or holds supreme authority over a country or people.
    "The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly."
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ruler in a sentence

  • He measured the box with a wooden ruler.
  • The ancient ruler expanded the empire's borders significantly.

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What is "ruler" in Dutch?

"ruler" in Dutch is liniaal, meetlat, heerser. ruler means: A flat, straight-edged tool marked with measurement units, used for drawing lines or measuring length.

How do you use "ruler" in a sentence?

Example: "He measured the box with a wooden ruler." In Dutch, "ruler" is liniaal, meetlat, heerser.

Are there other ways to say "ruler" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "ruler": liniaal, meetlat, heerser, heerseres.

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