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noun
A flexible leaden mason's rule that can be bent around the curves of a molding, and thus used to measure or reproduce irregular curves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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noun
A flexible principle, one which may be bent to accommodate or fit different circumstances.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Lesbian rule.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, especially, rare
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History
The rules were originally made from pliable lead found on Lesbos.
