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cetvel
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A ruler is a straightedge tool marked with measurements (like inches or centimeters) that people use to draw straight lines and measure distances. It matters because it's a simple but essential tool for many everyday tasks in drawing, writing, construction, and crafting.
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Vinony's link graph records 383 inbound references to cetvel, and connects out to scale ruler, meterstick and spirit level.
Vinony files it under Length, distance, or range measuring devices, Mathematical tools and Metalworking measuring instruments.
Vinony links it to 79 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Subclass of
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- Image
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- Has parts of class
- scale marking
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- Rulers
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- partially coincident with
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