a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot (about 2.54cm)
a small amount or, distance, or degree
came within an inch of succeeding
(in pl) stature or height
a fall of rain or, snow that would, etc enough to cover a level surface to the depth of one inch
a unit of pressure that can support a mercury column one inch high in a barometer
every inch
to the utmost degree
is every inch a winner
inch by inch
slowly and gradually
within an inch of one's life/(to) within an inch of one's life
said of a violent action: carried out almost to the point of death; very thoroughly or soundly
[Old English ynce from Latin uncia: see ounce1]