ruler

ruler is a metrological mechanism or stationery.

Also recorded as rule; line gauge; tape measure.

Overview

Catalogue entries for instruments state maker, signature, completeness and working condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

tool used to draw or measure distances along a straight line

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Ruler”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q104555: ruler
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