meter

/mˈiːtɐ/

/ˈmitɝ/

Meter

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

synonyms : m

any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity

rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

synonyms : metre

the arrangement of unstressed and stressed syllables in a verse that produces the rhythm

synonyms : beat

to meter

MAIN VERB

measure with a meter

stamp with a meter indicating the postage

Examples

1. She had broken the world 100 meters record.

2. He needs five meters of fabric to make the curtain.

3. He will be running in the 100 meters tonight.

4. A man came to read the gas meter.