Associations to the word «Landward»

Wiktionary

LANDWARD, adjective. In the direction towards land, as opposed to in the direction out to sea.

Dictionary definition

LANDWARD, adverb. Toward land; "landward, miles of rough grass marshes melt into low uplands".

Wise words

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