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metrical feet

metrical feet is the plural of metrical foot.

Meaning of metrical foot

Noun

metrical foot (plural metrical feet)

  1. The basic unit of the underlying rhythm of verse.

Questions about metrical feet

What is metrical feet the plural of?
Metrical feet is the plural of metrical foot.

Words near metrical feet in the dictionary

  1. metric tons
  2. metric-compatible
  3. metric-ounce
  4. metric-ounces
  5. metrical
  6. metrical feet
  7. metrical foot
  8. metrical structure
  9. metrical structures
  10. metricality
  11. metrically

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