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southing

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south·ing  (soung)
n.
1. The difference in latitude between two positions as a result of a movement to the south.
2. Progress toward the south.

southing [ˈsaʊðɪŋ]
n
1. (Mathematics & Measurements / Navigation) Navigation movement, deviation, or distance covered in a southerly direction
2. (Astronomy) Astronomy a south or negative declination


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A current was setting to the westward, she made westing whether she made southing or not.
 
 
 
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