metre in Italian
metre in Italian is metro — metre means the basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to about 39.4 inches.
metre in Italian
metro
The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+47⁄127 (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.
What does "metre" mean?
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noun The basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to about 39.4 inches.
"The fence is about two metres high, so the dog cannot jump it."
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noun The rhythmic pattern of a poem or piece of music.
"The song's lively metre makes it easy to clap along."
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metre in a sentence
- The fence is about two metres high, so the dog cannot jump it.
- Please stand one metre back from the edge of the platform.
- The song's lively metre makes it easy to clap along.
- Students learn to tap out the metre of each line.
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What is "metre" in Italian?
"metre" in Italian is metro. metre means: The basic unit of length in the metric system, equal to about 39.4 inches.
How do you use "metre" in a sentence?
Example: "The fence is about two metres high, so the dog cannot jump it." In Italian, "metre" is metro.
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