Definition of Metre

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Definition of Metre

Metre

Rhythmical arrangement of syllables or words into verses, stanzas, strophes, etc.; poetical measure, depending on number, quantity, and accent of syllables; rhythm; measure; verse; also, any specific rhythmical arrangements; as, the Horatian meters; a dactylic meter.

A poem.

A measure of length, equal to 39.37 English inches, the standard of linear measure in the metric system of weights and measures. It was intended to be, and is very nearly, the ten millionth part of the distance from the equator to the north pole, as ascertained by actual measurement of an arc of a meridian. See Metric system, under Metric.

See Meter.

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Metre Translations

metre in Afrikaans is meter
metre in Dutch is meter, versmaat, metrum
metre in Finnish is metri
metre in Italian is metro
metre in Norwegian is meter
metre in Portuguese is medidor
metre in Spanish is metro, metros
metre in Swedish is meter

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