hailing distance
1hailing distance — noun Etymology: from gerund of hail (IV) 1. : the limit to which a human voice is heard when a patron lives within hailing distance U.S. Post Office Manual 2. : a close proximity : short reach …
2hailing distance — 1. the distance within which the human voice can be heard: They sailed within hailing distance of the island. 2. a close distance; the reach of something or someone (usually prec. by within): Success is within hailing distance. [1830 40] * * * …
3hailing distance — hail′ing dis tance n. 1) the distance within which the human voice can be heard 2) reach; range: Success is within hailing distance[/ex] …
4distance — n. & v. n. 1 the condition of being far off; remoteness. 2 a a space or interval between two things. b the length of this (a distance of twenty miles). 3 a distant point or place (came from a distance). 4 the avoidance of familiarity; aloofness;… …
5hailing — heɪl n. small pellets of ice or frozen vapor; shower of small ice particles; shower of anything, barrage (especially of bullets); salutation, greeting v. rain down hail; pour down like hail, fall with force; salute, greet, welcome; call to from… …
6shouting distance. — See hailing distance. [1950 55] * * * …
7shouting distance — shout′ing dis tance n. cvb hailing distance • Etymology: 1950–55 …
8hollering distance — noun dialect : hailing distance …
9shouting distance. — See hailing distance. [1950 55] …
10Christianity — /kris chee an i tee/, n., pl. Christianities. 1. the Christian religion, including the Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox churches. 2. Christian beliefs or practices; Christian quality or character: Christianity mixed with pagan elements; …
