Inched: meaning, definitions and examples

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inched

 

[ ษชnสงt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

estimate, gauge, measure

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polegada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zoll

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ inci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัŽะนะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cal

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pouce

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pulgada

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท inรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูˆุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ palec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‹ฑๅฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ palec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tommur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดัŽะนะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผyรผm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,222, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.