Metre Definition

metre
noun
  1. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
  2. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
  3. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

"Metre" in song lyrics

See how metre is used in real songs:

  • "van metre"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with metre

Usage tips for "metre"

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