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ruler meaning in Pashto

ختکه xataka

/ˈɹuː.lə//ˈɹuːlə/

ruler in Pashto: ختکه (xataka), خط کښ (xat kax̌), حاکم (hākem). In English, ruler means a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings.

Pashto words for ruler

measuring or drawing device
ختکه xataka, خط کښ xat kax̌
person who rules or governs
حاکم hākem

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 Pashto

What is the meaning of ruler in Pashto?
Ruler in Pashto is ختکه (xataka), خط کښ (xat kax̌), حاکم (hākem).
ruler په پښتو کې څه معنی لري؟
Ruler: ختکه (xataka), خط کښ (xat kax̌), حاکم (hākem).
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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