seaward.
Being in or facing towards the sea.
Meaning & usage
Being in or facing towards the sea.
The landward side of the fort faced more dangerous guns than the seaward side, which only faced what could be put on a ship.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English seaward, seward (attested only as an adjective), equivalent to sea + -ward.
In the direction of the sea, toward the sea.
Ever the sailor's widow looked seaward, hoping to see her missing man coming home.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English seaward, seward (attested only as an adjective), equivalent to sea + -ward.
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