stere

[ steer ]

noun
  1. a cubic meter equivalent to 35.315 cubic feet or 1.3080 cubic yards, used to measure cordwood. Abbreviation: st

Origin of stere

1
1790–1800; <French stère<Greek stereós solid

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British Dictionary definitions for stere

stere

/ (stɪə) /


noun
  1. a unit used to measure volumes of stacked timber equal to one cubic metre (35.315 cubic feet)

Origin of stere

1
C18: from French stère, from Greek stereos solid

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