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trimeter Definition

trim·eter (trim′ət ər)

noun

  1. a line of verse containing three metrical feet
  2. verse consisting of trimeters

Etymology: L trimetrus < Gr trimetros: see tri- & meter

adjective

having three metrical feet
trimeter Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • iambic: An example of an iambic trimeter is The only news I know by Emily Dickinson.

Browse dictionary entries near trimeter

  1. ‹ trimester
  2. ‹ trimerous
  3. ‹ trimeric
  4. ‹ trimer
  5. ‹ trimaran
  6. ‹ trim size
  7. ‹ trim ship
  8. ‹ trim one's sails
  9. ‹ trim
  10. ‹ trilogy
  1. trimethadione ›
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  3. trimetric projection ›
  4. trimetrical ›
  5. trimetrogon ›
  6. trimly ›
  7. trimmed ›
  8. trimmer ›
  9. trimmest ›
  10. trimming ›