nounπShareA unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres."The picture frame was 12 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."After the heavy storm, the local news reported that we received three inches of rain. "weatheramountChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe amount of an alcoholic beverage which would fill a glass or bottle to the depth of an inch."My dad poured two inches of whiskey into the rocks glass. "amountdrinkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA very short distance."The car stopped just inches from the bicycle. "areaamountspaceChat 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."directionactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo drive by inches, or small degrees."The nervous driver inched the car forward in the heavy traffic, hoping to merge onto the highway. "actionwayprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo deal out by inches; to give sparingly."The manager inches out vacation time, making employees feel they have to beg for every day off. "amountbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small island"While searching for the lost fishing boat, the pilot spotted the inches dotting the coastline, offering potential shelter. "geographyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
