inching

/ˈɪntʃɪŋ/

verb

  1. 1

    (followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).

    Fearful of falling, he inched along the window ledge.
  2. 2

    To drive by inches, or small degrees.

  3. 3

    To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.

noun

  1. 1

    Very gradual movement.

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