Definition of toward

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Toward (prep.) Alt. of Toward.

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Redan :: Redan (n.) A work having two parapets whose faces unite so as to form a salient angle toward the enemy.
Outwards :: Outwards (adv.) From the interior part; in a direction from the interior toward the exterior; out; to the outside; beyond; off; away; as, a ship bound outward..
Laterally :: Laterally (adv.) By the side; sidewise; toward, or from, the side..
East :: East (n.) The point in the heavens where the sun is seen to rise at the equinox, or the corresponding point on the earth; that one of the four cardinal points of the compass which is in a direction at right angles to that of north and south, and which is toward the right hand of one who faces the north; the point directly opposite to the west..
Malign :: Malign (a.) Having an evil disposition toward others; harboring violent enmity; malevolent; malicious; spiteful; -- opposed to benign.
Pull :: Pull (v. t.) To move or operate by the motion of drawing towards one; as, to pull a bell; to pull an oar..
Against :: Against (prep.) Abreast; opposite to; facing; towards; as, against the mouth of a river; -- in this sense often preceded by over..
Crown :: Crown (n.) The topmost part of the head (see Illust. of Bird.); that part of the head from which the hair descends toward the sides and back; also, the head or brain..
Inwardly :: Inwardly (adv.) Toward the center; inward; as, to curve inwardly..
Inflexed :: Inflexed (a.) Bent or turned abruptly inwards, or toward the axis, as the petals of a flower..
Piety :: Piety (n.) Duty; dutifulness; filial reverence and devotion; affectionate reverence and service shown toward parents, relatives, benefactors, country, etc..
Downwards :: Downwards (adv.) From a higher to a lower condition; toward misery, humility, disgrace, or ruin..
Bound :: Bound (v.) Ready or intending to go; on the way toward; going; -- with to or for, or with an adverb of motion; as, a ship is bound to Cadiz, or for Cadiz..
Distally :: Distally (adv.) Toward a distal part.
Geotropism :: Geotropism (n.) A disposition to turn or incline towards the earth; the influence of gravity in determining the direction of growth of an organ.
Decrescent :: Decrescent (n.) A crescent with the horns directed towards the sinister.
Leeward :: Leeward (adv.) Toward the lee.
Draw :: Draw (v. t.) To influence to move or tend toward one's self; to exercise an attracting force upon; to call towards itself; to attract; hence, to entice; to allure; to induce..
Whitherward :: Whitherward (adv.) In what direction; toward what or which place.
Towards :: Towards (prep.) Near; about; approaching to.
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