hailing distance
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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How to use hailing distance in a sentence
There were a half-dozen boats within hailing distance, similarly anchored, including Skipper Martel and his pinkey.
The Rival Campers Afloat | Ruel Perley SmithWhen within hailing distance they stopped, and seemed afraid to come nearer.
The pursuing proa, he noticed had approached much nearer, almost within hailing distance.
The Argus Pheasant | John Charles BeechamHe pointed to the little schooner which was almost within hailing distance.
Blow The Man Down | Holman DayOn they ran till, within hailing distance of the camp, the girl gave the wolf-call.
Red Hunters And the Animal People | Charles A. Eastman
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