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Metric foot

One tritometre. of a metre or 33 mm. Approximately 13.123 British Imperial inches.
I need a six metric foot hole.
by Jaymax February 19, 2022
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Metric foot

One tritometre. of a metre or 33 mm. Approximately 13.123 British Imperial inches.
I need a six metric foot hole.
by Jaymax February 19, 2022
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Metric Inch

A distance of 33 millimetres.
Why do you think using British Imperial measurements makes you free? If you give them a metric inch, they'll take a kilometre.
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Merrick

A perfect boy. Most definitely written by a woman, he's absolutely perfect in every way. The way he can make you feel loved and wanted just with his words is extraordinary. If you have somehow obtained a " Merrick" , please treat him very well. He is the best you will ever have. He isn't like other boys you can tell he actually cares about people and about you. If you lose a "Merrick" I'm sorry no other guy will amount to his wonderful shy yet assertive personality. No-one could make you happier than Merrick. His dark brown slightly curly hair and big brown eyes. He's a tall guy who loves art whether its critiquing it or drawing it himself. He dresses very well and is passionate about what he does. He loves to spend time out with friends whether its thrifting or just walking around. Love him with all your heart.

Being with Merrick has the same energy as this song - ( Mystery of Love By: Sufjan Stevens )
friend- God hes not like any guy ive ever met

Me- Hes totally a Merrick
by anonymous March 1, 2022
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Metric System

A system of measurement that's excellent for mathematical equations and scientific calculations, but inconvenient for everyday living.

For example, in terms of length the metric system goes directly from a centimeter to a decimeter, and then right from a decimeter to a meter. While centimeters are useful for very small objects and decimeters are okay for small-to-medium objects, there are some things - for example, the human hand - for which centimeters are inconvenient due to their small size making it difficult to get an exact measurement, while decimeters are too large to get measurements that clearly communicate size. That's why the imperial system has the inch measure. Similarly, there are many things, like human height, which are too large to conveniently measure in centimeters or decimeters, but too small to measure in meters without getting a heavily decimalized number. That's why the imperial system uses the foot.

Proponents of the metric system point out how easily unit conversion is, which is indeed very helpful in making calculations. However, this feature's real world application for the average person is limited at best. If you know how many miles or kilometers away something is, how exactly does it help to calculate how many feet or meters that is? If you know how many meters or feet your height is, what is the purpose of converting that to centimeters or inches?
The metric system is very scientifically logical, but is not based around the human mind so can be inconvenient in human life.
by RandomAnonymouseUD March 2, 2022
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Merrick

Merrick is a book smart not street smart girl. makes plenty of 60s in her geometry class. a amazing bowler never lost a game. and has the strongest ankles in the world. Merrick has to view old guys crying at the gym. Merrick is kind and should not be hated on urban dictionary because she is amazing. Merrick likes to watch a lot of kids movie. and likes lululemon. doesn't understand Spanish class.
guy: have you seen a merrick lately
someone else: yea she failed a geometry test.
by notmerrick123 March 15, 2022
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Metric Year

Sarcastically saying that something takes way longer than it should.
Damn, it'll take a metric year to get through this drive-thru.
by A RANDO GUY March 29, 2022
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