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shoreward.

In the direction of the shoreline, relatively speaking.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. In the direction of the shoreline, relatively speaking.

    not-comparable
  2. Facing the shore.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English shore Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English shoreward From shore + -ward.

adv
  1. Toward the shore.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English shore Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English shoreward From shore + -ward.

noun
  1. The side facing the shore.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English shore Proto-Indo-European *wert-der. Proto-Germanic *wardaz Old English -weard English -ward English shoreward From shore + -ward.

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