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Inch Definition & Meaning

1. A unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot.

Example: The pencil is six inches long.

2. To move slowly and cautiously.

Example: The car inched forward in the heavy traffic.

3. To mark or measure with inches.

Example: The carpenter used a ruler to inch the board.

4. A small amount or distance.

Example: She missed the target by an inch.

5. To press or squeeze tightly.

Example: The crowd inched closer to the stage.

Examples of the word inch used in sentences.

  • She measured the fabric with great care, down to the last inch.
  • Can you move an inch to your right so I can see the board?
  • My little sister is only a few inches taller than me.
  • The distance between the two buildings is just an inch.
  • My pencil is only six inches long.
  • I need to cut this paper into a 5-inch square.
  • The fence was built with a two-inch gap between each board.
  • She grew an inch taller after a year of regular exercise.
  • The recipe calls for half an inch of ginger, finely grated.
  • The TV screen was damaged by an inch-long scratch.
  • She measured the length of the fabric and found it to be 36 inches.
  • It's incredible how much damage a tiny insect, like a fire ant, can inflict in just a few square inches of skin.
  • The artist spent hours meticulously painting every inch of the canvas, creating a beautiful masterpiece.
  • My new TV has a screen size of 50 inches, which is perfect for my living room.
  • He was only an inch away from winning the race, but unfortunately, he couldn't make it.
  • The new dress was lovely, but it was an inch too short for her tastes.
  • The football team fought inch by inch to win the game, never giving up until the final whistle blew.
  • The carpenter insisted on precise measurements and wouldn't allow even an inch of error in his work.
  • Despite her fear of heights, she slowly inched her way up the ladder to clean the gutters.
  • The medical test showed that his blood pressure had dropped by a few inches since his last visit, indicating an improvement in his health.
  • The artist meticulously added each inch of detail to their masterpiece, resulting in a stunning work of art.
  • The athlete missed the gold medal by just an inch, but was still proud of their performance.
  • The carpenter needed an accurate measurement down to the nearest inch to cut the wood for the project.
  • After losing weight, she could finally fit into her favorite dress with an inch to spare.
  • He was willing to go the extra inch to ensure his proposal was perfect for his significant other.
  • Despite the heavy rain, the marathon runner pushed himself to run every inch of the 26.2-mile course.
  • The seamstress hemmed the dress to the exact inch requested by the client for the perfect fit.
  • Using a ruler, the carpenter measured each inch of the board before cutting it to size for the new bookshelf.
  • The chef warned the waitstaff that the steak should be cooked to an inch of its life for maximum flavor and tenderness.
  • The ambitious student studied every inch of the textbook, determined to excel in the upcoming exam.
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