foot rule

/fʊt rul/
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Other forms: foot rules

Definitions of foot rule
  1. noun
    a ruler one foot long
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    type of:
    rule, ruler
    measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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