a unit of length in the FPS system, equal to foot (2.54 cm): symbol, ″: abbrev. in
a fall (of rain, snow, etc.) equal to the amount that would cover a surface to the depth of one inch
a unit of pressure as measured by a barometer or manometer, equal to the pressure balanced by the weight on a one-inch column of liquid, usually mercury, in the instrument
a very small amount, degree, or distance; trifle; bit
transitive verb, intransitive verb
to move by inches or degrees; move very slowly
noun
in Scotland and Ireland, an isolated piece of land, as a small island or hill
See inch in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(ĭnch)
noun Abbr. in or in.
A unit of length in the U.S. Customary and British Imperial systems, equal to 1/12 of a foot (2.54 centimeters). See Table at measurement.
A fall, as of rain or snow, sufficient to cover a surface to the depth of one inch.
A unit of atmospheric pressure that is equal to the pressure exerted by a one-inch column of mercury at the earth's surface at a temperature of 0°C.
A very small degree or amount: won't budge an inch.
intr. & tr.v.inched, inch·ing, inch·es
To move or cause to move slowly or by small degrees: inching along through stalled traffic; inched the chair forward.