octopede

/ɒktɒpiːdi/ or /ɒktɒˈpiːdi/

Definitions

1. noun

A foot or a unit of length equal to one eighth of a foot.

“The carpenter needed to measure the room in octopede units to calculate the amount of flooring required.”

2. noun

A device used to measure or display a quantity in octopede units.

“The engineer calibrated the octopede meter to ensure accurate readings.”

Synonyms

  • foot
  • inch

Antonyms

  • kilometer
  • mile