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ruler in Arabic

مِسْطَرَة misṭara

/ˈɹuː.lə//ˈɹuːlə/

ruler in Arabic: مِسْطَرَة (misṭara), حَاكِم (ḥākim). In English, ruler means a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.

Arabic words for ruler

measuring or drawing device
مِسْطَرَة misṭara
person who rules or governs
حَاكِم ḥākim

English meaning of ruler

  1. noun A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.
  2. noun A person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
  3. verb To beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment).

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Questions about ruler in Arabic

What is the meaning of ruler in Arabic?
Ruler in Arabic is مِسْطَرَة (misṭara), حَاكِم (ḥākim).
ما معنى كلمة ruler؟
Ruler: مِسْطَرَة (misṭara), حَاكِم (ḥākim).
What does ruler mean in English?
Ruler means a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.

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