Meter (poetry) definition

(1) Any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity

(2) Rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration

(3) (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

(4) The basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

(5) Measure with a meter

"Meter the flow of water"

(6) Stamp with a meter indicating the postage

"Meter the mail"