hm
4.2
A unit of length that equals 100 meters
- noun
- Specialized
:
hectómetro
Synonyms
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5.6
A unit of length equal to 100 meters
is the abbreviated symbol form used in measurements
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word hm stands for hectometer, built from hecto- meaning 'hundred' and meter meaning 'measure', the same meter you use for length. So a hm is a unit equal to 100 meters.