- Earthward
- Earthward Earth"ward, Earthwards Earth"wards, adv. Toward the earth; -- opposed to {heavenward} or {skyward}. [1913 Webster]
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Earthward
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earthward — [ʉrth′wərd] adv., adj. toward the earth … English World dictionary
earthward — earth|ward [ ɜrθwərd ] adjective, adverb toward the earth: a meteor hurtling earthward … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
earthward — earth ► NOUN 1) (also Earth) the planet on which we live. 2) the substance of the land surface; soil. 3) Brit. electrical connection to the ground, regarded as having zero electrical potential. 4) the underground lair of a badger or fox. 5) one… … English terms dictionary
earthward — also earthwards adverb Date: 14th century toward the earth … New Collegiate Dictionary
earthward — /errth weuhrd/, adv. 1. Also, earthwards. toward the earth. adj. 2. directed toward the earth. [1350 1400; ME ertheward. See EARTH, WARD] * * * … Universalium
earthward — 1. adjective Towards or in the direction of the earth. 2. adverb Towards or in the direction of the earth … Wiktionary
earthward — earth·ward || ÉœrθlɪwÉ™(r)dz /ÉœËθ adv. toward the earth … English contemporary dictionary
earthward — earth·ward … English syllables
earthward — earth•ward [[t]ˈɜrθ wərd[/t]] adv. 1) Also, earth′wards. toward the earth 2) directed toward the earth • Etymology: 1350–1400 … From formal English to slang
earthward — … Useful english dictionary
