The distance within which a person is easily able to reach an object in order to touch it; frequently in "within (also in) touching distance": within a short distance, close by; also figurative of a prize, achievement, etc.

What does it mean to say something is touching?

Something that is touching affects you emotionally—it makes you feel sad or tender. ... The adjective touching comes from a particular meaning of the verb touch, "to affect or move mentally or emotionally," from the idea that something has "touched" your mind or heart.

What does striking distance mean?

: a distance from which something can be easily reached or attained almost within striking distance of their goal.