Dekameter (Noun)
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The surveyor carefully measured the distance between the two landmarks in dekameters to create an accurate map of the area.
- The dekameter-long pool was filled with sparkling water and surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
- The hikers used their GPS device to track their progress in dekameters as they ascended the mountain trail.
- To calculate the area of the rectangular field, the farmer first measured its length in dekameters and then multiplied it by the width.
- The engineering students used dekameters to measure the span of the newly constructed bridge as part of their class project.