inches

/ˈɪntʃɪz/

IPA: /IH1 N CH AH0 Z/

noun

1
A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.
2
The amount of water which would cover a surface to the depth of an inch, used as a measurement of rainfall.
3
The amount of an alcoholic beverage which would fill a glass or bottle to the depth of an inch.
4
A very short distance.
“"Don't move an inch!"”

verb

1
(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.”
2
To drive by inches, or small degrees.
3
To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.

noun

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