n. [ See Metrotomy. ] (Surg.) An instrument for cutting or scarifying the uterus or the neck of the uterus. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_; measure + &unr_; distribute, assign: cf. F. métronome, It. metronomo. ] An instrument consisting of a short pendulum with a sliding weight. It is set in motion by clockwork, and serves to measure time in music. [ 1913 Webster ]