inch inch /ˈɪntʃ/

noun

1. () A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot  ( in , inch )
   a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
    The bookshelf is 36 inches tall
   The bookshelf is 36 inches tall
   
   
2. () A unit of measurement for advertising space  ( column inch , inch )
   a unit of measurement for advertising space
   

verb

1. () Advance slowly, as if by inches  ( inch , edge )
   advance slowly, as if by inches
    He edged towards the car
   He edged towards the car