1. [noun] A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot, or exactly 2.54 centimetres.
2. [noun] (meteorology) The amount of water which would cover a surface to the depth of an inch, used as a measurement of rainfall.
3. [noun] The amount of an alcoholic beverage which would fill a glass or bottle to the depth of an inch.
4. [noun] (figuratively) A very short distance.
5. [verb] (intransitive) (followed by a preposition) To advance very slowly, or by a small amount (in a particular direction).
6. [verb] To drive by inches, or small degrees.
7. [verb] To deal out by inches; to give sparingly.
8. [noun] (Scotland) A small island
9. [noun] A unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot.
10. [noun] A unit of measurement for advertising space.
11. [verb] Advance slowly, as if by inches; 'He edged towards the car'.
