Offshore Definition–adverb | 1. | off or away from the shore: They pushed the boat offshore. | | 2. | at a distance from the shore, on a body of water: looking for oil offshore. | –adjective | 4. | moving or tending away from the shore toward or into a body of water: an offshore wind. | <
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Company Definition–noun | 1. | a number of individuals assembled or associated together; group of people. | | 2. | a guest or guests: We're having company for dinner. | | 3. | an assemblage of persons for social purposes. | | 4. | companionship; fellowship; association: I always enjoy her company. | | 5. | one's usual companions: I don't like the company he keeps. | | 7. | a number of persons united or incorporated for joint action, esp. for business: a publishing company; a dance company. | | 8. | (initial capital letter ) the members of a firm not specifically named in the firm's title: George Higgins and Company. | | 9. | Military. | a. | the smallest body of troops, consisting of a headquarters and two or three platoons. | | b. | an
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