folding rule
11extension rule — noun : a sliding attachment to a folding rule for the measuring of inside distances between objects * * * a folding rule having a sliding part equal in length to one section so as to permit exact measurement of internal dimensions …
12zigzag rule — noun : a measuring rule made in sections that fold together * * * a rule composed of light strips of wood joined by rivets so as to be foldable, all the opening and closing parts being in parallel planes. Also called folding rule …
13zigzag rule — a rule composed of light strips of wood joined by rivets so as to be foldable, all the opening and closing parts being in parallel planes. Also called folding rule. * * * …
14extension rule — a folding rule having a sliding part equal in length to one section so as to permit exact measurement of internal dimensions. * * * …
15As a rule — Rule Rule, n. [OE. reule, riule, OF. riule, reule, F. r[ e]gle, fr. L. regula a ruler, rule, model, fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to direct. See {Right}, a., and cf. {Regular}.] 1. That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for… …
16Board rule — Rule Rule, n. [OE. reule, riule, OF. riule, reule, F. r[ e]gle, fr. L. regula a ruler, rule, model, fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to direct. See {Right}, a., and cf. {Regular}.] 1. That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for… …
17Caliber rule — Rule Rule, n. [OE. reule, riule, OF. riule, reule, F. r[ e]gle, fr. L. regula a ruler, rule, model, fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to direct. See {Right}, a., and cf. {Regular}.] 1. That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for… …
18Code folding — is a feature of some text editors, source code editors and IDEs that allows the user to selectively hide and display sections of a currently edited file as a part of routine edit operations. This allows the user to manage large amounts of text… …
19Khmer Rouge rule of Cambodia — History of Cambodia This article is part of a series Early history …
20Ruler — For other uses, see Ruler (disambiguation). A variety of rulers A 2 meter …
