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Definition of: offing
(ô′fing, of′ing) noun Naut.
1. That part of the visible sea offshore but beyond anchorage.
2. A position some distance offshore.
—in the offing
1. In sight and not very distant.
2. Soon to happen, arrive, etc.
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