Definition of meter

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  • meter is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • meter is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
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Definition of meter

  • rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. metre
    2. time
  • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. beat
    2. cadence
    3. measure
    4. metre
  • the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. m
    2. metre
  • any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity (noun)
  • measure with a meter (verb)

    Examples

    1. meter the flow of water
  • stamp with a meter indicating the postage (verb)

    Examples

    1. meter the mail

See definition of meter in Merriam Webster