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earthward

[urth-werd]
adverb
  1. Also earth·wards. toward the earth.
adjective
  1. directed toward the earth.

Origin of earthward

First recorded in 1350–1400, earthward is from the Middle English word ertheward. See earth, -ward
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Examples from the Web for earthwards

Historical Examples of earthwards

  • I turned to get the sheds beneath me, and three foot-treads sent as many bombs chasing each other earthwards.

    The Sequel

    George A. Taylor

  • That doubtful wind keeps yours suspended in a graceful minuet; its pace is accelerated—but earthwards!

    The Daisy Chain

    Charlotte Yonge

British Dictionary definitions for earthwards

earthwards

earthward

adverb
  1. towards the earth

earthward

adjective
  1. directed towards the earth
adverb
  1. a variant of earthwards
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