mete

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Noun mete has 1 sense

boundary line, border, borderline, delimitation, mete - a line that indicates a boundary
--₁ is a kind of boundary, bound, bounds
--₁ has particulars:
fence line; Green Line; Line of Control; property line; state line, state boundary

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Mete

Part of Speech: verb

Senses:

To distribute or apportion something (especially punishment, justice, or rewards).
To dole out or allot something in measured quantities.
To proceed or move in a specified direction.

Usage:

1. While the judge is meting punishment, it is important to consider all the evidence presented in the court.

2. The teacher meted out consequences to the students who didn't complete their homework.

3. The river metes through the valley, creating a picturesque view.