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easting down

east·ing down
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-sting doun]
    • /ˈi stɪŋ daʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-sting doun]
    • /ˈi stɪŋ daʊn/

Definitions of easting down words

  • noun easting down the passage eastward from the Cape of Good Hope, as made by a sailing ship bound for Australia or the East Indies. 1
  • noun easting down the passage eastward from Australia, as made by a sailing ship bound for Cape Horn. 1

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easting down popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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