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  • 11Seaward — This interesting surname is of early medieval English origin, and has two distinct possible sources, each with its own history and derivation. Firstly, the name may derive from Siward or Seward, Middle English male given names, derived… …

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  • 12seaward — sea|ward [ˈsi:wəd US wərd] adj [only before noun] facing towards the sea ▪ Keep to the seaward side of the path. >seaward also seawards adv …

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  • 13seaward — sea|ward [ siwərd ] adjective 1. ) the seaward side of something is nearest the ocean 2. ) coming from the ocean: a seaward breeze …

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  • 14seaward — adjective facing or directed towards the sea: the seaward side of the town | seaward wind/breeze (=going towards the sea) …

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  • 15seaward — UK [ˈsiːwə(r)d] / US [ˈsɪwərd] adjective 1) the seaward side of something is nearest the sea 2) coming from the sea a seaward breeze Derived word: seawards adverb …

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  • 16seaward — /ˈsiwəd/ (say seewuhd) adjective 1. facing or tending towards the sea: their seaward course. 2. coming from the sea, as a wind. –noun 3. the direction towards the sea or away from the land. –adverb 4. seawards: they drove seaward. {Middle English …

  • 17seaward launch point — A designated point off the coast from which special operations forces will launch to proceed to the beach to conduct operations. Also called SLP. See also seaward recovery point …

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  • 18seaward recovery point — A designated point off the coast to which special operations forces will proceed for recovery by submarine or other means of recovery. Also called SRP. See also seaward launch point …

    Military dictionary

  • 19seaward — I. noun Date: 14th century the direction or side away from land and toward the open sea II. adverb also seawards Date: 1517 toward the sea III. adjective Date: circa 1621 1. directed or situated toward the sea …

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  • 20seaward — 1. adjective Being in or facing the direction towards sea, as opposed to the direction to the land. 2. adverb In the direction of the sea, toward the sea. Ever the sailors widow looked seaward, hoping to see her missing man coming home …

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