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any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity rhythm as given by division into parts of equal time (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d''Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) measure with a meter; "meter the flow of water" stamp with a meter indicating the postage; "meter the mail" |
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