Rearward (Noun)
Meaning
Direction toward the rear; "his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The troops moved in a rearward direction to regroup and reassess their strategy.
- The general ordered his men to fall back to the rearward of the defensive line.
- The convoy proceeded with caution, keeping a safe distance to the rearward of the lead vehicle.
- As the enemy advanced, the soldiers retreated to the rearward of the fortified position.
- The pilot banked the plane sharply to the left, heading in a rearward direction to avoid the incoming fire.