metre
- Noun. The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités). It is equal to (frac, 39) (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.
- Verb. (British, rare) (alternative spelling of, meter) .
- Noun. The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition.
- Verb. (poetry, music) To put into metrical form.
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