| meteor |
the bright streak or flash seen in the sky made by generally small-sized space debris passing through Earth's atmosphere and burning up due to high friction, often referred to as a shooting star. |
| meteorite |
a piece of rock originating from asteroids in outer space that has come through Earth's atmosphere and landed on the surface of this planet. |
| meteorologist |
a scientist who studies the weather and atmospheric phenomena. Some meteorologists make weather forecasts for the public. |
| meteorology |
the science that deals with the earth's atmosphere, climates, and weather. |
| -meter |
measure, or a means or device for measuring. |
| meter1 |
the basic unit of length of the metric system, equal to one hundred centimeters or 3.28 feet. |
| meter2 |
the rhythmic arrangement of measured units or feet of poetry, or a particular rhythmic arrangement. [3 definitions] |
| meter3 |
any of numerous devices designed to automatically register or regulate time, distance, velocity, quantity, or degree. [2 definitions] |
| methane |
a flammable hydrocarbon gas that results from the decay of organic material as in marshes and coal mines, and is the main constituent of natural gas. |
| method |
plan or mode of procedure; way. [3 definitions] |
| meticulous |
carefully attentive to every small detail; painstaking. |
| metre |
a spelling of "meter1" (unit of measure) and "meter2" (musical time) used in Canada and Britain. See "meter" for more information. |
| metric1 |
of or pertaining to the system of measurement based on the meter. |
| metric system |
an international system of weights and measures based on the number ten, in which the basic units are the meter for length, the gram for weight, and the liter for volume. |
| metric ton |
a unit of weight equal to one thousand kilograms or 1.102 short tons (2204.623 pounds avoirdupois). |
| metronome |
an adjustable device that marks regular intervals with rhythmic clicking sound, used by musicians during practice. |
| metropolis |
any major urban area; city. |
| metropolitan |
of, pertaining to, or designating a major city, its suburbs, and other neighboring communities; urban. [7 definitions] |
| mew1 |
a small cry made by a cat. [2 definitions] |
| Mexican |
of or pertaining to Mexico or its people, culture, or the like. [2 definitions] |
| Mexico |
a North American country south of the United States. [2 definitions] |