noun🔗ShareLineal, MaßstabA (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a straightedge with markings."The carpenter used a ruler to measure the length of the wood carefully. "Der Zimmermann benutzte ein Lineal, um die Länge des Holzes sorgfältig zu messen.stationeryutensilmathdeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHerrscher, MachthaberA person who rules or governs; someone or something that exercises dominion or controlling power over others."The school principal is the ruler of the student body. "Der Schulleiter ist der Herrscher der Schülerschaft.politicsgovernmentroyalnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Lineal schlagenTo beat with a ruler (as a traditional school punishment)."The teacher ruled the student's hand with a ruler for misbehaving in class. "Der Lehrer schlug die Hand des Schülers mit einem Lineal, weil er sich im Unterricht schlecht benommen hatte.educationactionhistorycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
