waterward
adverb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The river expedition will travel waterward to explore the uncharted tributaries.
Definition:travel in the direction of the body of water
Example:After the heavy rain, the floodwaters began to move waterward towards the nearest towns.
Definition:move in the direction of the body of water
Example:The yacht was steered to approach waterward to pick up the swimmers.
Definition:approach in the direction of the body of water
Example:The melted snow streamed waterward into the nearby river.
Definition:move as a stream in the direction of the body of water
Example:The life jacket drifted waterward downstream in the river.
Definition:move by floating or being carried by the current
Example:The river's current tends waterward as it flows toward the sea.
Definition:tend in the direction or toward the body of water
Example:During the summer sailing season, they will sail waterward to explore different coastal towns.
Definition:travel as a sailboat in the direction of the body of water
Example:The compass needle points waterward, indicating the direction of the river mouth.
Definition:point in the direction of the body of water
Example:The stream branches headwaterward, providing fresh water to the tributary.
Definition:move in the direction of the source of the water
Example:The stream flows waterward, joining the main river after a few miles.
Definition:flow in the direction of the body of water
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