nounπShareA unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres."The carpenter measured the board to be three inches wide. "unitmathChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of water which would cover a surface to the depth of an inch, used as a measurement of rainfall."The weather report said that there was an inch of rain overnight. "weatheramountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of an alcoholic beverage which would fill a glass or bottle to the depth of an inch."The bartender poured a single inch of whiskey into the glass. "amountdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very short distance."The child only needed to move the chair an inch to reach the toy. "unitamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction)."Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge."directionamountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive by inches, or small degrees."The student slowly inching closer to the answer, rereading each sentence carefully. "actionprocesswaydegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deal out by inches; to give sparingly."The teacher inching out the homework assignments meant students received only one or two problems per day. "amountbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small island"The tiny inch of land was a popular spot for birdwatching. "geographyplaceworldnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
