word
Rule
Rool
/ˈruːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
rule
Dictionary meaning
Measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths.
Examples
- It was their rule to take a walk before breakfast.
- The student determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.
Synonyms: ruler
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