Synonyms of metre

Noun

1. meter, metre, m, metric linear unit

usage: the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

2. meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence, poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody

usage: (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

3. meter, metre, time, rhythmicity

usage: rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

Definition and meaning of metre (Dictionary)