meter

Plural: meters

Noun

• the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
• any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
• (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
• rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
• A device that measures things.
• A parking meter or similar device for collecting payment.
• A device that measures things.
• One who metes or measures.
• Alternative form of metre.
• A poem.
• A line above or below a hanging net, to which the net is attached in order to strengthen it.

Verb

Verb Forms: metered, metering, meters

• To measure by mechanical means or with a meter.
• measure with a meter
  • "meter the flow of water"
• stamp with a meter indicating the postage
  • "meter the mail"
• To measure with a metering device.
• To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter.
• To regulate the flow of or to deliver in regulated amounts (usually of fluids but sometimes of other things such as anticipation or breath).

Examples

• a labouring coal-meter
• gas meter
• She tried to meter her opponent’s time, hoping to rush their Words With Friends play.

Synonyms

beat, cadence, m, measure, metre, time

Anagrams of meter