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View definitions for offshore

offshore

adjective as in away from the shoreline

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But when modern-day conservationists surveyed the offshore rocks they discovered something even more ethereal lurking within.

Churchill then decided to embark on a British cruiser, the Belfast, and watch the landings from offshore.

It was built in Norway and is classed as an offshore support vessel.

For centuries, offshore rocks, strong surf, and dense fog have cursed boats landing and launching in the Atlantic.

On Thursday, the relief effort intensified with the arrival of an American aircraft carrier group just offshore.

But with this offshore wind, they ought to hear the seals three or four miles away.

They swept onward, Mercer keeping the boat offshore as best he could.

When they arrived near Norwalk they heard that an American gunboat was lying offshore.

The two American ships therefore stood offshore, and were driven far to the east by a gale.

The wind was north by east, quartering offshore, but it was so light as not to cause Matt much concern.

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to offshore, such as: seaward, and asea.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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