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rearward

rearward

1 7.4
The back part of a group or line
  • noun
  • /ˈrɪrˌwɔrd/
translation icon : parte trasera
  • The others are all directly from the rearward, except the shoulder wound here at the left side.
  • rearward load
  • rearward belt
  • rearward shoulder belt

Examples

  • Small cameras would mount in their place; facing rearward, they would send a screen image to the driver.

    Academic text (1999)

  • You men from the here rearward take your horses and drag the poles to the lake, and you get me another roll of licorice.

    George and the Dragon (2004)

  • This type of failure could lead to excessive rearward occupant excursion.

    Academic text (2000)

  • As indicated by the results obtained, moving the upper anchor point of the shoulder belt rearward improves the wheelchair occupant's crash protection.

    Academic text (1996)

  • It also causes a reversal of shear force from forward to rearward.

    Academic text (1990)

  • The crashworthiness was tested by applying a simulated rearward load to each seat-back system.

    Academic text (2000)

  • Based on wheelchair rearward stability, many clinicians choose the longer wheelbase format, believing it to be in the safest interests of the client.

    Academic text (1991)

  • In effect, moving the anchor point of the shoulder belt rearward serves to approach the anchoring configuration of an integrated seat that anchors the shoulder belt just above the occupant's shoulder, providing improved crash protection.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The soldier turned and moved in a rearward direction to regroup with his unit.

  • During the parade, the float was positioned rearward of the marching band.

Synonyms

rear
vsrearward
270 1.0

The back part of something, like a car or building

indicates direction toward the side opposite the front, not the physical part
back end
vsrearward
2 3.8

The rear part of something opposite the front

refers to position toward the side opposite the front rather than the physical section

Antonyms

front
∞ 1.0

Located at or forming the forward side of something

fore
5 6.5

Near the front of a ship or boat

Surface Forms

rearward singular
rearwards plural

Morphology

rearward = rear (transparent) = rear + ward

The noun sense denoting the position or direction toward the back is directly built from 'rear' + '-ward' and is predictable.

Etymology

Rearward as a noun comes from rear 'back' and -ward 'direction' or 'toward', and so it names the area or direction behind a group.