Noun
(military) A distance at which a soldier, military force, vessel, etc. is sufficiently near to be able to attack an opponent.
(figuratively, by extension) A distance at which one is sufficiently near to an objective to have an opportunity to achieve it.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAP — If Iran decides to follow through on its vow of harsh retaliation for the killing of its top general, it can call upon heavily armed allies across the Middle East that are within easy striking distance of US forces and American allies. Source: Internet
Bayer Leverkusen kept their Champions League hopes in tact when Karim Bellarabi struck in stoppage time to secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Union Berlin to keep them within striking distance of a top-four spot, in fifth place on 40. Source: Internet
Carver and Wells scored on back-to-back hoops for the hosts before Newton buried a trey to keep the Vikings within striking distance at 10-7. Source: Internet
Hannibal encamped within striking distance of the Romans with the Trebia River between them, and placed a strong force of cavalry and infantry in concealment, near the battle zone. Source: Internet
Medomak of Waldoboro was somewhat within striking distance when it faced a 10-point halftime deficit but three straight 3-pointers from Rachean Dotson gave Oceanside a significant boost and essentially sunk comeback thoughts from the Riverhawks. Source: Internet
By 1080, a huge area had been lost to the Empire, and the Turks were within striking distance of Constantinople. Source: Internet