trimeter

/ˈtrɪmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A verse or line of poetry consisting of three feet, or a meter that consists of three units of syllables.

“The poem was written in iambic trimeter, with each line having eight syllables.”

2. noun

A unit of measurement equal to three meters, used to express the height of something.

“The statue stood at a height of 10 trimeters above the ground.”

Synonyms

  • line
  • meter

Antonyms

  • nonmeter
  • prose