inch (Meaning)
inch (n)
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
a unit of measurement for advertising space
inch (v)
advance slowly, as if by inches
inch (n.)
An island; -- often used in the names of small islands off the coast of Scotland, as in Inchcolm, Inchkeith, etc.
A small distance or degree, whether of time or space; hence, a critical moment.
A measure of length, the twelfth part of a foot, commonly subdivided into halves, quarters, eights, sixteenths, etc., as among mechanics. It was also formerly divided into twelve parts, called lines, and originally into three parts, called barleycorns, its length supposed to have been determined from three grains of barley placed end to end lengthwise. It is also sometimes called a prime ('), composed of twelve seconds (''), as in the duodecimal system of arithmetic.
inch (v. t.)
To drive by inches, or small degrees.
To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.
inch (v. i.)
To advance or retire by inches or small degrees; to move slowly.
inch (a.)
Measurement an inch in any dimension, whether length, breadth, or thickness; -- used in composition; as, a two-inch cable; a four-inch plank.
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inch Sentence Examples
- The carpenter meticulously measured every inch of the wood to ensure precision.
- The tiny figurine stood just two inches tall, a testament to the artist's intricate craftsmanship.
- The water level in the tank gradually rose, inch by inch, with each passing minute.
- The athlete strained every muscle, crawling the final inches towards the finish line.
- The narrow passageway barely allowed enough space for me to squeeze through, inching my way alongside the wall.
- The paint peeled away from the wall, revealing inches of the original wallpaper beneath.
- The snake's body slithered across the ground, each inch of its scales shimmering in the sunlight.
- The surgeon carefully incised the wound, measuring every inch to ensure accuracy.
- The towering skyscraper cast a long shadow, its sharp corners extending for inches into the adjacent streets.
- The delicate fabric was so sheer that it allowed every inch of the wearer's skin to be visible.
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The carpenter meticulously measured every inch of the wood to ensure precision.
The tiny figurine stood just two inches tall, a testament to the artist's intricate craftsmanship.
The water level in the tank gradually rose, inch by inch, with each passing minute.
The athlete strained every muscle, crawling the final inches towards the finish line.
