Inching
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɪnt͡ʃɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Inching is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of inch.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of inch.
More Meanings
- Very gradual movement.
Example Sentences
From behind the trucks of the box-car a slender pole, headed with what appeared to be an empty oyster tin, and trailing a black line of fuse, was projecting itself along the ground by slow inchings, creeping across the lighted space […]
Word Forms
- inchings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include edge, pace, edging, march, stepping, escalator.
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