Metre

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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

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Senses

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rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

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(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

Classifications

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unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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mmeasuretime
plural
Metres
possessive
Metre's
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Metres'