"rula" meaning in Swahili

See rula in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: rula class IX [canonical], rula class X [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from English ruler. Etymology templates: {{bor+|sw|en|ruler}} Borrowed from English ruler Head templates: {{sw-noun|n}} rula class IX (plural rula class X)
  1. ruler (measuring or drawing device) Wikipedia link: sw:rula Categories (topical): Measuring instruments, Stationery
    Sense id: en-rula-sw-noun-T-j6W1Dx Categories (other): Pages with 8 entries, Pages with entries, Swahili entries with incorrect language header
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