offshore

5 ENTRIES FOUND:

1off·shore

adv \ˈf-ˈshr\

Definition of OFFSHORE

1
: from the shore : seaward; also : at a distance from the shore
2
: outside the country : abroad

First Known Use of OFFSHORE

1720

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

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