hailing distance

hail dis·tance

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Definitions of hailing distance words

noun hailing distance the distance within which the human voice can be heard: They sailed within hailing distance of the island. 1
noun hailing distance a close distance; the reach of something or someone (usually preceded by within): Success is within hailing distance. 1

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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