{"derivation": "from (a straight reed, i.e. rod);", "kjv_def": "line, rule", "lemma": "\u03ba\u03b1\u03bd\u03ce\u03bd", "frequency": 1, "strongs_def": " a rule (\"canon\"), i.e. (figuratively) a standard (of faith and practice); by implication, a boundary, i.e. (figuratively) a sphere (of activity)", "outline": "<ol><li> a rod or straight piece of rounded wood to which any thing is fastened to keep it straight<ol><li> used for various purposes<ol><li> a measuring rod, rule</li><li> a carpenter's line or measuring tape</li><li> the measure of a leap, as in the Olympic games</li></ol><li> a definitely bounded or fixed space within the limits of which one's power of influence is confined<ol><li> the province assigned one</li><li> one's sphere of activity</li></ol><li> metaph. any rule or standard, a principle or law of investigating, judging, living, acting</li></ol>"}