Definition of rearward Rearward

rearโ€ขward

We found 11 definitions of rearward from 5 different sources.

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What does rearward mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: rearwards

rearward - direction toward the rear; "his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions"
  back end, backside, rear the side that goes last or is not normally seen; "he wrote the date on the back of the photograph"

Adjective

rearward, rearwarder, rearwardest

rearward - directed or moving toward the rear; "a rearward glance"; "a rearward movement"
  reverse
  backward directed or facing toward the back or rear; "a backward view"
rearward - located in or toward the back or rear; "the chair's rear legs"; "the rear door of the plane"; "on the rearward side"
  rear
  back located at or near the back of an animal; "back (or hind) legs"; "the hinder part of a carcass"
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary ๐Ÿ“˜

  • rearward (n.)
    The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively.
  • rearward (a. & adv.)
    At or toward the rear.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer ๐Ÿ’ฅ

  • rearward
    The last troop; the rear-guard.

Part of speech

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  • rearward, noun, singular of rearwards.
  • rearward, adjective.

Pronunciation

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