Definitions

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  • adverb An inch at a time; very slowly and gradually.

Etymologies

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inching +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • Slowly, inchingly, Sean turned his head to look back.

    The Sound of Thunder Smith, Wilbur, 1933- 1966

  • Ten paces from it he stopped and lifted his head, careful to keep the movement inchingly slow.

    When the Lion Feeds Smith, Wilbur 1964

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