Meaning of the word centimetre in English

What does centimetre mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

centimetre

US /ˈsen.t̬əˌmiː.t̬ɚ/
UK /ˈsen.tɪˌmiː.tər/
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Noun

a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a metre

Example:
The ruler is 30 centimetres long.
Please measure the fabric in centimetres.
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