meter

US /ˈmitɚ/

UK /ˈmi:tə(r)/

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noun

  • Unit of length equal to 100 cm or about 39 inches
  • Device for measuring things e.g. gas
  • Device to put money into to rent a parking place
  • Rhythm of a poem

verb

  • To measure water, etc. when it has to be paid for