Heptameter is a term used in poetry to describe a line of verse containing seven metrical feet. Some synonyms for heptameter include septenarius, which is Latin for "of or pertaining to the number seven," and seven-foot verse. Another term used for heptameter is heroic measure, which refers to the classical heroic couplet consisting of two lines of iambic pentameter. Other possible synonyms for heptameter include seven-beat verse, seven-foot meter, and seven-stress line. Regardless of terminology, heptameter is a valuable tool for poets who seek to craft rhythmic and effective poems.