inch
v. move along very slowly, creep, edge n. unit of measurement, 1/12 of a foot (equal to 2.54 cm); little bit, iota, small amount | ||||
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Inch Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Inch
(v. t.)
To drive by inches, or small degrees.
(v. t.)
To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.
(v. i.)
To advance or retire by inches or small degrees; to move slowly.
(n.)
An island; -- often used in the names of small islands off the coast of Scotland, as in Inchcolm, Inchkeith, etc.
(n.)
A small distance or degree, whether of time or space; hence, a critical moment.
(n.)
A measure of length, the twelfth part of a foot, commonly subdivided into halves, quarters, eights, sixteenths, etc., as among mechanics. It was also formerly divided into twelve parts, called lines, and originally into three parts, called barleycorns, its length supposed to have been determined from three grains of barley placed end to end lengthwise. It is also sometimes called a prime ('), composed of twelve seconds (''), as in the duodecimal system of arithmetic.
(a.)
Measurement an inch in any dimension, whether length, breadth, or thickness; -- used in composition; as, a two-inch cable; a four-inch plank.
(v. t.)
To drive by inches, or small degrees.
(v. t.)
To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.
(v. i.)
To advance or retire by inches or small degrees; to move slowly.
(n.)
An island; -- often used in the names of small islands off the coast of Scotland, as in Inchcolm, Inchkeith, etc.
(n.)
A small distance or degree, whether of time or space; hence, a critical moment.
(n.)
A measure of length, the twelfth part of a foot, commonly subdivided into halves, quarters, eights, sixteenths, etc., as among mechanics. It was also formerly divided into twelve parts, called lines, and originally into three parts, called barleycorns, its length supposed to have been determined from three grains of barley placed end to end lengthwise. It is also sometimes called a prime ('), composed of twelve seconds (''), as in the duodecimal system of arithmetic.
(a.)
Measurement an inch in any dimension, whether length, breadth, or thickness; -- used in composition; as, a two-inch cable; a four-inch plank.
| WordNet 2.0 |
inch
Noun
1. a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
(synonym) in
(hypernym) linear unit
(part-holonym) foot, ft
(part-meronym) ligne
(derivation) edge
(classification) United States, United States of America, America, US, U.S., USA, U.S.A.
2. a unit of measurement for advertising space
(synonym) column inch
(hypernym) area unit, square measure
Verb
1. advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car"
(synonym) edge
(hypernym) advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on
(derivation) in
Noun
1. a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
(synonym) in
(hypernym) linear unit
(part-holonym) foot, ft
(part-meronym) ligne
(derivation) edge
(classification) United States, United States of America, America, US, U.S., USA, U.S.A.
2. a unit of measurement for advertising space
(synonym) column inch
(hypernym) area unit, square measure
Verb
1. advance slowly, as if by inches; "He edged towards the car"
(synonym) edge
(hypernym) advance, progress, pass on, move on, march on, go on
(derivation) in
| The Phrase Finder |
Half inch
Meaning
Pinch (steal).
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang.
Meaning
Pinch (steal).
Origin
Cockney rhyming slang.
| Australian Slang |
Half inch
to pinch, to steal
to pinch, to steal
| Shakespeare Words |
INCH
MEAL
MEAL
| Anagram |
inch
chin
chin
| hEnglish - advanced version |
inch
inch
\inch\, n. [oe. inche, unche, as. ynce, l. uncia the twelfth part, inch, ounce. see ounce a weight.]
1. a measure of length, the twelfth part of a foot, commonly subdivided into halves, quarters, eights, sixteenths, etc., as among mechanics. it was also formerly divided into twelve parts, called lines, and originally into three parts, called barleycorns, its length supposed to have been determined from three grains of barley placed end to end lengthwise. it is also sometimes called a prime (?), composed of twelve seconds (??), as in the duodecimal system of arithmetic. 12 seconds (??) make 1 inch or prime. 12 inches or primes (?) make 1 foot. greenleaf.
note: the meter, the accepted scientific standard of length, equals 39.37 inches; the inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. see metric system, and meter.
2. a small distance or degree, whether of time or space; hence, a critical moment. beldame, i think we watched you at an inch.
similar words(7)
inch of candle
miner`s inch
inch stuff
quarter inch cartridge
water inch
excommunication by inch of candle
inch of water
inch
\inch\, n. [oe. inche, unche, as. ynce, l. uncia the twelfth part, inch, ounce. see ounce a weight.]
1. a measure of length, the twelfth part of a foot, commonly subdivided into halves, quarters, eights, sixteenths, etc., as among mechanics. it was also formerly divided into twelve parts, called lines, and originally into three parts, called barleycorns, its length supposed to have been determined from three grains of barley placed end to end lengthwise. it is also sometimes called a prime (?), composed of twelve seconds (??), as in the duodecimal system of arithmetic. 12 seconds (??) make 1 inch or prime. 12 inches or primes (?) make 1 foot. greenleaf.
note: the meter, the accepted scientific standard of length, equals 39.37 inches; the inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. see metric system, and meter.
2. a small distance or degree, whether of time or space; hence, a critical moment. beldame, i think we watched you at an inch.
similar words(7)
inch of candle
miner`s inch
inch stuff
quarter inch cartridge
water inch
excommunication by inch of candle
inch of water
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
inch
orlach
orlach
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Modfeddu
Modfeddu = v. to mete an inch
Modfeddu = v. to mete an inch
Inch Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Inch
In length, 1/12th of foot or 1/36 of a yard or, metrically, 2.54 centimeters. The inch, along with the foot and yard, are Old World creations to which the USA has stubbornly clung. The inch was originally about the length of the last bone (distal phalanx) in a man’s thumb and served as a measurement of land. The etymology (word history) of "inch" is remarkable. It originally meant "one twelfth". The abbreviation is "in."
In length, 1/12th of foot or 1/36 of a yard or, metrically, 2.54 centimeters. The inch, along with the foot and yard, are Old World creations to which the USA has stubbornly clung. The inch was originally about the length of the last bone (distal phalanx) in a man’s thumb and served as a measurement of land. The etymology (word history) of "inch" is remarkable. It originally meant "one twelfth". The abbreviation is "in."
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
Inch
The upturned left thumb is bent while the thumb and index finger of the right hand rest on the tip and first joint of the bent thumb to indicate its length.
The upturned left thumb is bent while the thumb and index finger of the right hand rest on the tip and first joint of the bent thumb to indicate its length.
Inch Definition from Government Dictionaries & Glossaries
| UK Post Codes and Counties |
Inch
County: Aberdeenshire
Post Code: DD9
County: Aberdeenshire
Post Code: DD9
Inch Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Environmental Engineering (English ver.) |
INCH
A fall, as of rain or snow, sufficient to cover the surface to the depth of one inch (2.54 centimeters).
A fall, as of rain or snow, sufficient to cover the surface to the depth of one inch (2.54 centimeters).
| The Scotch Whisky by SDA v.4.20 |
Whiteinch
Whiteinch, Blended Scotch Whisky
By: Douglas Laing & Co., Ltd. (Glasgow, Scotland)
Whiteinch, Blended Scotch Whisky
By: Douglas Laing & Co., Ltd. (Glasgow, Scotland)
Inch Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Inch
- For other meanings, see Inch (disambiguation).
An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ — U+2033 - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. Its size can vary from system to system. There are 36 inches in a yard and 12 inches in a foot. A corresponding unit of area is the square inch and a corresponding unit of volume is the cubic inch.
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