riverward
Americanadverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of riverward
Example Sentences
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Half in a dream he wandered forward to the riverward side of the tree, where great winding roots grew out into the stream, like gnarled dragonets straining down to drink.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
A fresh bunch of cattle topped a riverward ridge; the leaders raised their heads, snorted, turned and fled; Twilight leaped in pursuit.
From Stepsons of Light by Rhodes, Eugene Manlove
The swan's attachment and obedience to her were struggling against some swan-like instinct which made him rear a lofty head and twist it riverward.
From The Lady of Fort St. John by Catherwood, Mary Hartwell
When once started down this last lap of the journey riverward, one finds that the trail is a great deal smoother than that already traveled.
From I Married a Ranger by Smith, Dama Margaret
The young courier needed no second bidding, so in a few minutes the canoe was speeding riverward, with Dane paddling and Jean facing him.
From The King's Arrow A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)
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