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Scribbler vs Ruler - What's the difference?

scribbler | ruler |

As nouns the difference between scribbler and ruler

is that scribbler is one who scribbles; a hasty or untalented writer or artist 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.

scribbler

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who scribbles; a hasty or untalented writer or artist.
  • * Granville
  • The scribbler , pinched with hunger, writes to dine.
  • (dated) A machine for coarse carding or teasing of wool.
  • (label) A ruled notebook or exercise book, especially in grade school.
  • Synonyms
    * hack * hack poet * ink-slinger * phrase-monger * scrawler * second-rate writer * shmock * third-rate writer * notebook * exercise book

    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