inch (oneself) along (something)
To move across something in very small increments or very gradually. We all watched in awe as the man carefully inched himself along the tightrope.
inch along
To proceed or move along in very small increments or very gradually. Ugh, there was a terrible traffic jam—we inched along the highway for miles. I got stuck inching along behind the trash truck for a few blocks.
inch along (something)
to move slowly along something little by little. The cat inched along the carpet toward the mouse. Traffic was inching along.
inch along
see under by inches.