landward

UK
/ˈlændwəd/
US
/ˈlændwərd/

Translations

landwardadjective
more landward
Comp.
most landward
Super.
UK
/ˈlændwəd/
US
/ˈlændwərd/
tourné vers la terre
The landward side of the island was lush and green.
Le côté tourné vers la terre de l’île était luxuriant et vert.
Synonyms
toward the land
landwardadverb
UK
/ˈlændwəd/
US
/ˈlændwɚd/
vers la terre
The ship sailed landward as the storm approached.
Le navire a navigué vers la terre à l’approche de la tempête.
Synonyms
toward the land
towards the shore

Definitions

landwardadjective
Situated or facing towards the land, as opposed to the sea.
The landward side of the island was lush and green, contrasting with the rocky coastline.
landwardadverb
In the direction toward the land, especially from the sea.
The ship sailed landward as the storm approached.