linear metre

== English == === Alternative forms === linear meter === Noun === linear metre (plural linear metres) (British spelling) A standard unit of length, symbol m, equal to one metre in length. ==== Usage notes ==== Primarily used for building materials, as a unit of amount (not distance), particularly in contrast with square metre. For example, 2 linear metres of 50 centimetre wide board is 1 square metre of board. ==== Translations ==== === See also === linear foot === Anagrams === linear meter