Inch (Noun)
Meaning 1
A unit of measurement for advertising space.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The length of the pencil was about six inches.
- The tailor carefully measured the hem to be two inches from the floor.
- The athlete's growth spurt added an extra three inches to her height.
- The furniture assembly instructions required a precision of one eighth of an inch.
- The baby's first shoes were made to fit a foot that was just eight inches long.