landward background

landward

/ˈlændwərd/ /ˈlændwɔːrd/

Illustration landward - Image 1

noun

Landseite

The side facing land.

Examples :

"The seagulls flew landward, seeking shelter from the approaching storm. "

Die Möwen flogen zur Landseite, um Schutz vor dem herannahenden Sturm zu suchen.

direction geography

Illustration landward - Image 1

adjective

Landwärts, landeinwärts

Located, facing or moving in the direction of the land, as opposed to the sea.

Examples :

"The strong sea breeze shifted, carrying the scent of pine trees and fresh earth from the landward direction. "

Die starke Meeresbrise verlagerte sich und trug den Duft von Kiefern und frischer Erde aus landeinwärtiger Richtung.

direction geography nautical

Illustration landward - Image 1

adjective

Ländlich, agrarisch

Of the country as opposed to the city, rural; agricultural.

Examples :

"The city children were surprised by the landward smell of freshly cut hay when they visited their grandparents' farm. "

Die Stadtkinder waren überrascht vom ländlichen Geruch von frisch geschnittenem Heu, als sie die Farm ihrer Großeltern besuchten.

geography agriculture environment place

Illustration landward - Image 1

adverb

Landwärts, landeinwärts

Toward the land.

Examples :

"The strong wind pushed the sailboat landward, making it difficult to stay on course. "

Der starke Wind trieb das Segelboot landeinwärts, was es schwierig machte, auf Kurs zu bleiben.

direction geography nautical