inch

A2
Pronunciation
/ษชntสƒ/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

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

4 Definition

A very short distance.

Example Sentences
  • "Don't move an inch!"
5 Definition

A small island

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge.
2 Definition

To drive by inches, or small degrees.

3 Definition

To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.