hektometer

/ˌhɛktəˈmɛtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundred meters.

“The athlete ran 5,000 hektometers around the track to prepare for the marathon.”

2. noun

A unit of area in the metric system equal to 100 hectares, used in land measurement.

“The hektometer of forest was preserved to protect the local wildlife.”

Synonyms

  • kilohectometer
  • kilotere

Antonyms

  • micrometer