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ruler

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/ˈruːlər/ · ru-ler

A straight strip of material used for measuring or drawing straight lines.

Meanings

nounformal

A straight strip of material used for measuring or drawing straight lines.

ایک سیدھی پٹی جو پیمائش یا سیدھی لائنیں بنانے کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

پیمانہ

pemaana

Synonyms

measuring stickstraightedgeguideپیمائش کی چھڑیسیدھی لکیرراستہ دینے والا

Antonyms

curved linechaosdisorderمڑا ہوابگاڑعدم ترتیب

Common Collocations

  • wooden ruler
  • metal ruler
  • flexible ruler

Example Sentences

Please use a ruler to draw a straight line.

براہ کرم سیدھی لائن بنانے کے لیے ایک پیمانہ استعمال کریں۔

Barah karam sidi line bananay ke liye aik pemaana istemal karein.

He took out a ruler to measure the paper.

اس نے کاغذ کی پیمائش کرنے کے لیے ایک پیمانہ نکالا۔

Us ne kaghaz ki pemaish karne ke liye aik pemaana nikala.

The teacher asked the students to bring a ruler to class.

استاد نے طلبا سے کلاس کے لیے ایک پیمانہ لانے کو کہا۔

Ustaad ne talaba se class ke liye aik pemaana lane ko kaha.

Easily Confused With

ruler (as in leader):While both words sound the same, a 'ruler' as in leader refers to a person in control, whereas a 'ruler' as a measuring instrument is a tool.

Word Family

rule
nounقاعدہ
ruling
nounحکم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'ruler' as a straight edge used in drawing.

Picture a school desk with a ruler lying on it.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

حاکم وہ ہوتا ہے جو عادل ہو۔

Haakim woh hota hai jo aadil ho.

A ruler is one who is just.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "regula" — a straight stick, rule

First known use: 15th century

The term 'ruler' evolved from the Latin word 'regula', which referred to a straight edge or guide. Over time, the meaning expanded to include both the measuring instrument and a person who rules.