definition of
metre

[1] #1 metre n. [meter, m] the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards). wn

[2] #2 metre n. [meter, measure, beat, cadence] (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse. wn

[3] #3 metre n. [meter, time] rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration. wn