#ruler__rule  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
  supertype:  measuring_stick__measuringstick__measure__measuring_rod__measuringrod  measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
  subtype:  carpenter's_rule__carpenter'srule  a rule used by a carpenter
  subtype:  foot_rule  a ruler one foot long
  subtype:  meterstick__metrestick  a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)
  subtype:  yard_measure__yardstick  a ruler or tape that is three feet long

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