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meter
('m/i/t/@/r )

noun (n)

  • the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)(noun.quantity)
    Synonym:
    m, metre
    source: wordnet30
  • any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    beat, cadence, measure, metre
    source: wordnet30
  • rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    metre, time
    source: wordnet30
  • One who, or that which, metes or measures. See Coal-meter.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • Rhythmical arrangement of syllables or words into verses, stanzas, strophes, etc.; poetical measure, depending on number, quantity, and accent of syllables; rhythm; measure; verse; also, any specific rhythmical arrangements; as, the Horatian meters; a dactylic meter.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • measure with a meter(verb.change)
    Example:
    Meter the flow of water.
    source: wordnet30
  • stamp with a meter indicating the postage(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Meter the mail.
    source: wordnet30

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