metre

  1. 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.
  2. Verb.  (British, rare) (alternative spelling of, meter) .
  3. Noun.  The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition.
  4. Verb.  (poetry, music) To put into metrical form.

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