As nouns the difference between pillow and ruler
is that pillow is a soft cushion used to support the head in bed 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 pillow
is to rest as on a pillow.
pillow
Noun
(
en noun)
A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.
(geology) A pillow lava.
(engineering) A piece of metal or wood, forming a support to equalize pressure; a brass; a pillow block.
(nautical) A block under the inner end of a bowsprit.
A kind of plain, coarse fustian.
Derived terms
* pillow-biter
* pillow block
* pillow case
* pillow fight
* pillowing
* pillow lace
* pillow lava
* pillow sham
* pillowy
Verb
(
en verb)
To rest as on a pillow.
* 1942': She had '''pillowed her head on her arm — Rebecca West, ''Black Lamb and Grey Falcon (Canongate 2006, p. 815-6)
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
