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waterward

or wa·ter·wards

[ waw-ter-werd, wot-er- ]
/ ˈwɔ tər wərd, ˈwɒt ər- /

adverb

in the direction of water or a body of water.

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Origin of waterward

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at water, -ward

Words nearby waterward

Waterville, Watervliet, water vole, water wagon, water wagtail, waterward, Water, water everywhere, / Nor any drop to drink, water wave, waterway, waterweed, waterwheel
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