Definition of Northwards. Meaning of Northwards. Synonyms of Northwards

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Definition of Northwards

Northwards
Northward North"ward, Northwards North"wards, adv. Toward the north, or toward a point nearer to the north than to the east or west point.
Northward
Northward North"ward, a. [AS. nor[eth]weard.] Toward the north; nearer to the north than to the east or west point.
Northward
Northward North"ward, Northwards North"wards, adv. Toward the north, or toward a point nearer to the north than to the east or west point.

Meaning of Northwards from wikipedia

- siding on the railway further north was named Ejanding. The Ejanding Northwards Railway Act 1926 ****ented to on 16 December 1926, authorised the construction...
- the Paleogene as Atlantic Ocean rifting and seafloor spreading extended northwards, separating the North America and Eurasian plates, and Australia and South...
- territories south of the Šar Mountains. The political center of Serbia shifted northwards, when the capital of the newly established Serbian Despotate was transferred...
- hills and valleys, and a mountainous interior. The Crocker Range extends northwards from Sarawak, dividing the state of Sabah. It is the location of the 4...
- a cognate of English north, so the full name was Norðr vegr, "the way northwards", referring to the sailing route along the Norwegian coast, and contrasting...
- orbit of the Moon. Consequently, the Arctic Circle is currently drifting northwards at a speed of about 14.5 m (48 ft) per year. The word arctic comes from...
- horizontal reference plane of grid north, that is, using the direction northwards along the grid lines of the map projection as a reference point. A comp****...
- in Canton. Sun planned to use this base to launch a military campaign northwards and reunify the rest of China. Sun's death in 1925 precipitated a power...
- gold, ivory and other goods. Large numbers of slaves were also taken northwards across the Sahara. Some mineral extraction also takes place in deserts...
- P**** and Yukon Route also partly runs through the state from Skagway northwards into Canada (British Columbia and Yukon Territory), crossing the border...