metre


Definition: Meaning of, metre in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmiːtə /

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metre metres
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  1. [countable] written abbreviation the basic unit for measuring length in the METRIC SYSTEM
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  2. [uncountable and countable] the arrangement of sounds in poetry into patterns of strong and weak beats [↪  rhythm]
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metre used in phrases

  • cubic metre (noun)
    1. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 litres
  • kilogram-metre (noun)
    1. a unit of work equal to the work done by a one kilogram force operating through a distance of one meter
  • square metre (noun)
    1. a centare is 1/100th of an are
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-metre


Definition: Meaning of, -metre in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmiːtə /

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[British English] [] [in nouns]
  1. part of a metre, or a number of metres
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