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southing
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/ ˈsaʊ ðɪŋ /
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noun
Astronomy.
- the transit of a heavenly body across the celestial meridian.
- south declination.
movement or deviation toward the south.
distance due south made by a vessel.
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southing
/ (ˈsaʊðɪŋ) /
noun
nautical movement, deviation, or distance covered in a southerly direction
astronomy a south or negative declination
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