Meaning of offcoming | Babel Free
Examples
“Heterogeneous reactions involving the offcoming vapors are accelerated or retarded.”
“The workday began at first light⟳ and continued until evening twilight. The men first stored their hammocks, then went about sweeping and swabbing down the decks. Breakfast was timed so as to feed⟳ the ongoing watch⟳ and then the offcoming watch⟳.”
“And when I was done washing all the on-going shift's dirty dishes, I had to start⟳ all over again with the off-coming shift and the rest⟳ of the crew.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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