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Duel vs Ruler - What's the difference?

duel | ruler |

As nouns the difference between duel and ruler

is that duel is arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor while ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

As a verb duel

is to engage in a battle.

duel

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.
  • Historically, the wager of battle (judicial combat)
  • Any struggle between two contending persons, groups or ideas.

    • Verb

  • To engage in a battle.

    • Related terms

    * duellist * duello * truel

    See also

    dual

    Anagrams

    * ----

    ruler

    English

    (ruler)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.
  • A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.

    • Usage notes

    In American English, the word "ruler" is often used specifically to refer to such a measuring device that is one foot (12 inches) long. Used in contrast with "yardstick" and "meter stick."

    Synonyms

    * (measuring instrument) rule.

    Hyponyms

    * duke * emperor * Highness * king * queen * grand duke * prince * princess * monarch * tyrant * See also

    External links

    * * * (commonslite) 1000 English basic words