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View synonyms for hailing distance
hailing distance
noun
- the distance within which the human voice can be heard:
They sailed within hailing distance of the island.
- a close distance; the reach of something or someone (usually preceded by within ):
Success is within hailing distance.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hailing distance1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences
There were a half-dozen boats within hailing distance, similarly anchored, including Skipper Martel and his pinkey.
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When within hailing distance they stopped, and seemed afraid to come nearer.
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The pursuing proa, he noticed had approached much nearer, almost within hailing distance.
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He pointed to the little schooner which was almost within hailing distance.
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On they ran till, within hailing distance of the camp, the girl gave the wolf-call.
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