Synonyms for inch

Grammar : Noun

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Phonetic Transcription : ɪntʃ

Définition of inch

Origin : "linear measure, one-twelfth of a foot," late Old English ynce, Middle English unche (current spelling c.1300), from Latin uncia "a twelfth part," from root of unus "one" (see one). An early borrowing from Latin, not found in any other Germanic language. Transferred and figurative sense of "a very small amount" is attested from mid-14c. For phrase give him an inch ... see ell.

noun one-twelfth of a foot/2.54 centimeters measured

Example sentences :

I take it fried, about an inch thick, with plenty of ham fat.
Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various

"You were one-quarter of an inch from death, Dozier," he replied.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Cut this into strips about 3/4 inch wide, cover, and let rise.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

Then, between these layers, put a filling about 1/2 inch thick.
Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

It seemed as if she grew an inch taller in her scorn of the Inspector's saying.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

But I'm goin' to thrash this Yank within an inch of his life; see if I don't.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

Inch by inch the brave son of Hanover was creeping up on Lauzanne.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

She knows every inch of the mountains, the canyons and the desert.
Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter

The porters had done their job: not one inch beyond it would they go.
Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White

He opened the door an inch and I could see a chain between the crack.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

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