IN MATH: 1. n. customary, English, unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot. EX. My pencil is about 7 inches long.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above. 2. v. to move slowly or to move an inch or tiny length at a time. EX. The caterpillar inched along. The inch worm did the same.

See:
  • Make A Customary (Inch) Ruler
  • Customary Ruler Graphic
  • Practice Drawing W/Quarter-Inches
  • Measure Up I, Customary Units
  • Vocabulary - customary, English, scientific units

    • APPLICATION: (see list 100)

      Complete:
    1. 1. 1 in. = ___ ft.
    2. 2. __ in. = 1/36 yard

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