inching (Meaning)

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inching (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Inch

The glacier inched its way slowly forward, leaving a trail of rubble in its wake.
The car inched along the narrow road, its engine sputtering.
The hikers inched up the steep mountain trail, each step a challenge.
The child inched closer to the edge of the cliff, oblivious to the danger.
The patient inched out of bed, his limbs weak and trembling.
The snail inched its way across the leaf, leaving a slimy trail behind it.
The team inched closer to victory, each point hard-fought.
The clock's hands inched towards midnight, marking the end of the day.
The students inched towards the front of the classroom, eager to participate.
The artist inched a brushstroke at a time, creating a masterpiece with intricate detail.

of Inch

tapered, stepped,imperceptible, phased, progressive,gradual, piecemeal, step-by-step, gradational, decrescent

abrupt, sudden,sudden, abrupt,sharp, dynamic, discontinuous, discontinuous, sharp, acute

The glacier inched its way slowly forward, leaving a trail of rubble in its wake.

The car inched along the narrow road, its engine sputtering.

The hikers inched up the steep mountain trail, each step a challenge.

The child inched closer to the edge of the cliff, oblivious to the danger.