southing

(so̵ut̸hiŋ, -t̸h)

noun

  1. Naut. the distance due south covered by a vessel traveling on any southerly course
  2. a southerly direction

See southing in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. The difference in latitude between two positions as a result of a movement to the south.
  2. Progress toward the south.
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