seaward
seaward
Definition
sea·ward (sē′wərd)
noun
a direction or position away from the land and toward the sea
adjective
- directed, going, or situated toward the sea
- from the sea: said of a wind
adverb
toward, or in the direction of, the sea
seaward
Synonyms
seaward
modif.
seaward
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- side: Being on the seaward side of the sea wall they are affected by high spring tides.
- edge: At all stages, the seaward edge of the plantation must present an oblique face to the wind.
- boundary: The seaward boundary is the Mean Low Water Mark.
- end: The seaward end of the pier is at present not in use.
- extension: In effect it formed a seaward extension of the Talbot Road, which had recently become host to the town's first railroad station.
- limit: Maximum tidal ranges of some 3m at the seaward limits of the area increase to over 5m in the approaches to the River Thames.
