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inch

/ɪntʃ/

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noun

A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.

Examples :

"The carpenter measured the board to be three inches wide. "

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noun

The amount of water which would cover a surface to the depth of an inch, used as a measurement of rainfall.

Examples :

"The weather report said that there was an inch of rain overnight. "

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noun

The amount of an alcoholic beverage which would fill a glass or bottle to the depth of an inch.

Examples :

"The bartender poured a single inch of whiskey into the glass. "

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noun

A very short distance.

Examples :

"The child only needed to move the chair an inch to reach the toy. "

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verb

(followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).

Examples :

"Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge."

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verb

To drive by inches, or small degrees.

Examples :

"The student slowly inching closer to the answer, rereading each sentence carefully. "

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verb

To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.

Examples :

"The teacher inching out the homework assignments meant students received only one or two problems per day. "

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noun

Examples :

"The tiny inch of land was a popular spot for birdwatching. "

geography place world nature