Definition of Meter

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

Exact synonyms: M, Metre
Generic synonyms: Metric Linear Unit
Terms within: Decimeter, Decimetre, Dm
Group relationships: Dam, Decameter, Decametre, Dekameter, Dekametre, Dkm
Derivative terms: Metric, Metrical, Metrical

2. Verb. Measure with a meter. "Meter the flow of water"
Generic synonyms: Measure, Quantify

3. Noun. Any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity.

4. Verb. Stamp with a meter indicating the postage. "Meter the mail"
Generic synonyms: Stamp

5. Noun. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse.
Exact synonyms: Beat, Cadence, Measure, Metre
Category relationships: Metrics, Prosody
Generic synonyms: Poetic Rhythm, Prosody, Rhythmic Pattern
Specialized synonyms: Catalexis, Scansion, Common Measure, Common Meter, Foot, Metrical Foot, Metrical Unit
Derivative terms: Metrical, Metrical

6. Noun. Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration.
Exact synonyms: Metre, Time
Generic synonyms: Rhythmicity
Derivative terms: Metric

Definition of Meter

1. n. One who, or that which, metes or measures. See Coal-meter.

2. n. A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it.

3. n. 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.

Definition of Meter

1. to measure by mechanical means [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Meter

1. 1. One who, or that which, metes or measures. See Coal-meter. 2. An instrument for measuring, and usually for recording automatically, the quantity measured. Dry meter, a gas meter having measuring chambers, with flexible walls, which expand and contract like bellows and measure the gas by filling and emptying. Wt meter, a gas meter in which the revolution of a chambered drum in water measures the gas passing through it. Origin: From Mete to measure. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Meter

meteorology
meteorology
meteoromancy
meteorometer
meteoropathy
meteoroscope
meteorotropic
meteors
meteortropism
meteor shower
meteor stream
meteor swarm
metepa
metepas
meter (current term)
meter (current term)
meter-candle
meter-kilogram-second system
meter-kilogram-second unit
meterage
meterages
metered
metergasia
metergoline
metergram
metering
meters
meterstick
metersticks
meter angle

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