meters

"The carpenter used a tape measure, or meters, to check the length of the wood. "

"I had to put coins in the meters to park downtown for two hours. "

"a labouring coal-meter"

"The track is 400 meters long. "

"The teacher explained that different songs use different meters, some with three beats per measure and others with four. "

"The teacher explained how the poem's beauty lies in its consistent meters, creating a pleasing rhythm for the listener. "

"The fisherman carefully attached the net to the meters along the top and bottom to prevent it from tearing under the weight of the catch. "

"My favorite poetry book has several beautiful meters. "

"The water company meters each household's water usage every month. "

""The office assistant will meter all outgoing letters before they are sent to the post office." "

"The nurse meters the patient's oxygen flow to ensure they receive the correct amount. "