metre

noun

See meter.

noun

See meter.

noun

See meter.

noun

The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition.

verb

To put into metrical form.

noun

The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d’Unités). It is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.

verb

Alternative spelling of meter.

noun

(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

noun

rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

noun

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)