metre
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A metric unit of length equal to one hundred centimetres.
Usage notes
Spelled "meter" in American English.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The pool is twenty five _____ long."
Answer: metre
In your own words, what does "metre" mean?
A metric unit of length equal to one hundred centimetres.
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