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A unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimeters
“First, a piece of metal exactly one inch in length is cut, and from it a second piece is made in the machine.”
A very small distance, degree or amount
“Her hand froze just an inch from my face. So she tried her luck with the other one, yet it froze too.”
A distinct stage in a series of events or process
“I heard the word "dude", and I became unglued. Slowly I turned, step by step, inch by inch.”
A small, modest or trifling amount
A contiguous area of land totally surrounded by water
To move very slowly (towards something)
“The demonic creature begins to slowly inch toward Trinity as the angel unsheathes its golden sword.”
To move, proceed or advance slowly and gradually
To move past someone or something with force
To move somewhere in a slow and steady way
To intrude on someone else's territory, rights, business or personal affairs
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