tailward

1 of 2

adjective

tail·​ward

ˈtā(ə)lwə(r)d

: located at or directed toward the rear : rearward

tailward

2 of 2

adverb

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variants or tailwards

-dz

: to the rear : rearward

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

tail entry 1 + -ward

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