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offing the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore offing [′ȯf·iŋ] (navigation) That part of the visible sea a considerable distance from the shore, or that part just beyond the limits of the area in which a pilot is needed. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| And o'er the foam-flecked offing as far as voice could reach We hailed the landing-parties and we sang them up the beach. From the offing the open estuary promises every possible fruition to adventurous hopes. The party, beneath the guns of his fort, were at his mercy; should an enemy appear in the offing, he could pack up the most valuable part of the property and retire to some place of concealment, or make off for the interior. |
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