in.

A form of inch — An English unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 cm.

Meanings

in.1

nounin. (plural in. or ins.)

plural ins. · alternative in

  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of inch.

    Blue and white pieces from doll's dinner- and tea-services. Jug 1½ ins. high, cups 1 in. high, plate 1¼ ins. diameter.

    1971, Gwen White, Antique Toys And Their Background, page 236

IN.2

proper noun
  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of Indiana: a state of the United States.

In.3

proper noun
  1. abbreviationAbbreviation of Indiana: a state of the United States.
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