Footward

adj, adv

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Toward the foot or feet. not-comparable

    "Since the direction in which the blood is propelled at the time is footward, the body is thrust headward and an upward peak is inscribed."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Toward the foot or feet. not-comparable

    "When I glanced footward, the pack's waist belt was out of sight, overhung with belly."

Example

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"Since the direction in which the blood is propelled at the time is footward, the body is thrust headward and an upward peak is inscribed."

Etymology

From foot + -ward.

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