INCH - Definiția din dicționar
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Inch (ĭnch), n. [Gael.
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Inch, n. [OE.
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1. A measure of length, the twelfth part of a foot, commonly subdivided into halves, quarters, eights, sixteenths, etc., as among mechanics. It was also formerly divided into twelve parts, called
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12 seconds ('') make 1
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&hand_; The meter, the accepted scientific standard of length, equals 39.37 inches; the inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters. See
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2. A small distance or degree, whether of time or space; hence, a critical moment; also used metaphorically of minor concessins in bargaining; as, he won't give an inch; give him an inch and he'll take a mile.
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Inch (?), v. t.
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1. To drive by inches, or small degrees. [R.]
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He gets too far into the soldier's grace
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2. To deal out by inches; to give sparingly. [R.]
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Inch, v. i. To advance or retire by inches or small degrees; to move slowly; as, to inch forward.
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With slow paces measures back the field,
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Inch, a. Measuring an inch in any dimension, whether length, breadth, or thickness; -- used in composition; as, a two-inch cable; a four-inch plank.
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