inching

Inching is a word that means moving slowly or gradually. When you inching forward, you're moving one step at a time.

  • The snail is inching its way down the hill.

  • The company is inching its way toward becoming a giant.

Definition of inching

verb

(followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).

verb

To drive by inches, or small degrees.

verb

To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.

noun

Very gradual movement.

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Example Sentences for inching

  • 1

    The 'SuperBug' was just three quarters of an inch longer at 161.3 inches.

  • 2

    The superbug was just three quarters of an inch longer at 161.3 inches.

  • 3

    It was a real 3 inch tadpole.

  • 4

    The diameter of the secondary is 3 inches.

  • 5

    The input in 21 is precise to the nearest inch.

  • 6

    She measured inches accurately to make quadrate.

  • 7

    Her mother was desirous that it be reduced to sixteen inches.

  • 8

    In general, the higher the picks per inch, the finer the fabric is.

  • 9

    The 12 inch remix was the first of the groups extended remixes.

  • 10

    He must be acutely aware of the temptation not to give an inch.