the basic metric SI unit of length equal to 100 centimetres (about 39.37in.) [French mètre from Greek metron measure]metre or meter? See note at meter1
the rhythm of verse, determined by the number and type of feet in a linethe basic recurrent rhythmical pattern of accents and beats per bar in a piece of music [Old English mēter via Latin metrum from Greek metron measure, metre]metre or meter? See note at meter1