1. plural of inch; units of length equal to 1/12 of a foot

1. moves very slowly or gradually

Examples

• The ruler measures twelve inches long.
• She is five feet six inches tall.
• The car inches forward in heavy traffic.
• He inches closer to the edge of the cliff.
• The plant grew only a few inches this year.
• The snake inches across the hot sand.
• We need six more inches of snow for skiing.