Meaning of the word metre in English
What does metre mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
metre
US /ˈmiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈmiː.tər/
Noun
1.
the fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches
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The swimming pool is 25 meters long.
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He ran a hundred meters in record time.
2.
a device that measures and records the quantity of something, such as gas, water, or electricity
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The gas meter needs to be read this month.
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The taxi driver turned on the meter.
3.
the rhythmic pattern of a poem or musical composition
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The poem has a consistent meter.
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The song's unusual meter makes it unique.