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Noun
S:
(n)
meter
,
metre
,
m
(the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards))
part meronym
direct hypernym
/
inherited hypernym
/
sister term
S:
(n)
metric linear unit
(a linear unit of distance in metric terms)
part holonym
derivationally related form
W:
(adj)
metric
[Related to:
meter
] (based on the meter as a standard of measurement)
"the metric system"; "metrical equivalents"
W:
(adj)
metrical
[Related to:
meter
,
metre
] (based on the meter as a standard of measurement)
"the metric system"; "metrical equivalents"
domain region
S:
(n)
meter
(any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity)
S:
(n)
meter
,
metre
,
measure
,
beat
,
cadence
((prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse)
S:
(n)
meter
,
metre
,
time
(rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration)
Verb
S:
(v)
meter
(measure with a meter)
"meter the flow of water"
S:
(v)
meter
(stamp with a meter indicating the postage)
"meter the mail"