a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
rule
Noun
a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
rule
Noun
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
rule
Noun
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
rule
Noun
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
rule
Noun
prescribed guide for conduct or action
rule
Noun
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
rule
Noun
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
rule
Noun
dominance or power through legal authority
rule
Noun
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
rule
Verb
keep in check
rule
Verb
decide with authority
rule
Verb
decide on and make a declaration about
rule
Verb
mark or draw with a ruler
rule
Verb
exercise authority over
rule
Verb
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
rule
Verb
have an affinity with
relief valve
Noun
a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler)
ruler
Noun
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
ruler
Noun
a person who rules or commands
rumble seat
Noun
a folding outside seat in the back of some early cars
rummer
Noun
a large drinking glass (ovoid bowl on a stem) for drinking toasts
rumpus room
Noun
a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
runcible spoon
Noun
a fork-like spoon with a cutting edge
rundle
Noun
one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
rung
Noun
one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
rung
Noun
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
running board
Noun
a narrow footboard serving as a step beneath the doors of some old cars
running shoe
Noun
a light comfortable shoe designed for running
running stitch
Noun
small, even, hand stitches run in and out
running suit
Noun
a matching jacket and pants worn by joggers and made of fabric that absorbs perspiration
runway
Noun
a strip of level paved surface where planes can take off and land
runway
Noun
a narrow platform extending from the stage into the audience in a theater or nightclub etc.
runway
Noun
a chute down which logs can slide
runway
Noun
a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll
rushlight
Noun
a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
rush candle
Noun
a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
rya
Noun
a shag rug made in Sweden
rya rug
Noun
a shag rug made in Sweden
reciprocating saw
Noun
a portable power saw with a reciprocating blade
red devil
Noun
barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions
reaping hook
Noun
an edge tool for cutting grass or crops
reap hook
Noun
an edge tool for cutting grass or crops
racing shell
Noun
a very light narrow racing boat
running light
Noun
light carried by a boat that indicates the boat's direction
railroad siding
Noun
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
ratchet screwdriver
Noun
a screwdriver with a ratchet (so the blade turns in only one direction) and a spiral in the handle (so the blade rotates) with downward pressure on the handle
radius
Noun
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
radius
Noun
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
radius
Noun
the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm