Inched: meaning, definitions and examples
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inched
[ ษชnสงt ]
physical movement
To inch means to move slowly or gradually, often in a careful manner. It's commonly used to describe a slow, deliberate movement toward a goal or destination.
Synonyms
crawl, creep, slink, slither, wiggle.
Examples of usage
- She inched closer to the edge of the cliff.
- The car inched forward in the heavy traffic.
- He inched his way through the crowded room.
- The turtle inched along the path.
- They inched their way up the mountain.
measurement
Inching can also refer to measuring or marking a distance in inches. This usage is common in contexts related to construction or design.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please inch the measurements for accuracy.
- I have inched the material to fit the layout.
- The carpenter inched the board to the required length.
- They inched the drawings to scale.
- He inched the ruler to check the distance.
Translations
Translations of the word "inched" in other languages:
๐ต๐น polegada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Zoll
๐ฎ๐ฉ inci
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะนะผ
๐ต๐ฑ cal
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใณใ
๐ซ๐ท pouce
๐ช๐ธ pulgada
๐น๐ท inรง
๐ฐ๐ท ์ธ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุตุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ palec
๐ธ๐ฐ palec
๐จ๐ณ ่ฑๅฏธ
๐ธ๐ฎ palec
๐ฎ๐ธ tommur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัะนะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dรผyรผm
๐ฒ๐ฝ pulgada
Etymology
The word 'inch' originates from the Latin word 'uncia', which means 'one-twelfth part'. This term evolved as it passed through various languages, including Old French 'unce', leading to the Middle English 'inche'. By the 14th century, the modern form of the word 'inch' was established in English, primarily used as a unit of measurement. The verb form, 'inched', developed from the noun as a way to describe the action of moving or measuring gradually, in small increments. The inch has historically been used in various cultures for measurement, and its adaptability has allowed it to remain relevant in modern measurement systems.