inching

UK
/ˈɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪntʃɪŋ/

Translations

inchingnoun
progression lente
The inching of the car in the traffic jam was frustrating for the driver.
La progression lente de la voiture dans l'embouteillage était frustrante pour le conducteur.
Synonyms
creeping movement
tiny advance
small step
incremental movement
gradual movement
slow progress
slow advance
inchinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈɪntʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪntʃɪŋ/
Used to describe something progressing slowly or by small increments.
progressifEn parlant d'un mouvement ou d'une évolution très lente, par petits incréments.
The inching progress of the glacier is measured in centimeters per year.
L'avancée progressive du glacier est mesurée en centimètres par an.
inchverb

inching

Gerund

inched
Past Simple
inched
Past Participle
inching
Gerund
UK
/ɪntʃ/
US
/ɪntʃ/
avancer lentement
She inched her way through the crowded room.
Elle a avancé lentement à travers la salle bondée.
faire avancer lentement
They inched the heavy sofa through the narrow doorway.
Ils ont fait avancer lentement le canapé lourd à travers l'étroite porte.
Synonyms

Definitions

inchingnoun
The act or process of moving slowly or gradually in small increments.
The inching of the car in the traffic jam was frustrating for the driver.
inchinggerund / present participle
Moving or progressing slowly and by small amounts.
The inching progress of the glacier is measured in centimeters per year.
inchverb
To move very slowly or gradually.
She inched her way through the crowded room.
To cause something or someone to move slowly or by small increments.
They inched the heavy sofa through the narrow doorway.