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footrule

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(Tools) a rigid measure, one foot in length
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Noun1.foot rule - a ruler one foot longfoot rule - a ruler one foot long    
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
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