seaward

seaward Definition

sea·ward (sē′wərd)

noun

a direction or position away from the land and toward the sea

adjective

adverb

toward, or in the direction of, the sea

seaward Synonyms

modif.

offshore, fresh, fresh from the sea, out to sea, over the sea, over the ocean; see also coastal, maritime 1, 2.

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.

Browse dictionary entries near seaward