Decimetre (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The length of the shelf is two decimetres, which is perfect for holding small decorative items.
- The new tree sapling has grown about three decimetres in the past few weeks.
- To complete the project, she measured the remaining distance to be exactly five decimetres.
- The height of the hurdle is one point five decimetres, making it a good start for young athletes.
- By the end of the week, the young plant had grown almost eight decimetres from the initial soil level.