meter in WordNet English dictionary

1. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
   meter  metre  measure  beat  cadence 
   
2. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
   meter  metre  m 
   
3. any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
   meter 
   
4. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
   meter  metre  time 
   

1. measure with a meter
   "meter the flow of water"
   meter 
   
2. stamp with a meter indicating the postage
   "meter the mail"
   meter