metre
- The fundamental unit of length in the metric system, equal to 100 centimeters or approximately 39.37 inches. nounThe swimming pool is 25 metres long.He ran a hundred metres in under 12 seconds.
- The rhythmic structure of a verse or lines in poetry, determined by the number and length of feet in a line. nounThe poem is written in iambic metre.Understanding the metre of a poem can enhance its reading.