Seawards (Adverb)
Meaning
In the direction of the sea; "the sailor looked seaward".
Examples
- The settlers migrated seawards in search of new trading routes and fertile land to cultivate.
- From the hilltop, the weary hikers sought refuge by walking seawards to reach the nearby coastal town.
- To rid the village of pollution, the residents joined hands to plant trees that stretched seawards along the coastline.
- The pilot drew a deep breath and steered the old sailing boat seawards, embracing the liberation from the storm.
- Farmers in coastal villages often point their water drains seawards, fearing inland flow may destroy their crops.