Landward (Adverb)
Meaning
Toward land; "landward, miles of rough grass marshes melt into low uplands".
Examples
- The waves crashed against the shore as the tide pulled landward, exposing hidden coves and tide pools.
- As the storm surge receded landward, it left behind a trail of destruction and debris.
- The hikers trudged landward through the dense jungle, their senses overwhelmed by the sounds and smells of the tropical environment.
- The sailors navigated the ship landward, expertly avoiding the rocky outcroppings that lined the shore.
- The morning fog rolled landward, shrouding the coastal town in a damp, gray mist.