"standard ruler" meaning in All languages combined

See standard ruler on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: standard rulers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} standard ruler (plural standard rulers)
  1. (astronomy) Any astronomical object of known diameter whose distance can then be calculated from the angle it subtends Wikipedia link: standard ruler Categories (topical): Astronomy Related terms: standard candle
    Sense id: en-standard_ruler-en-noun-HcDx-ffE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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