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nounrhythm as given by division into parts of equal durationtype of:
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noun(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of versetype of:
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nounthe basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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nounany of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
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"meter the flow of water"verbmeasure with a meter
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"meter the mail"verbstamp with a meter indicating the postagetype of:
Definition that contains meter
- radiometer meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic)
- electrometer meter to measure electrostatic voltage differences; draws no current from the source
- voltmeter meter that measures the potential difference between two points
- postage meter meter for bulk mailings that imprints correct prepaid postage on pieces of mail and records the total charge
- galvanometer meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
- water meter meter for measuring the quantity of water passing through a particular outlet
- fluxmeter meter that measures magnetic flux by the current it generates in a coil