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earthward

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earth·ward  (ûrthwrd)
adv. & adj.
To or toward the earth.
earthwards adv.
earthward [ˈɜːθwəd]
adj
directed towards the earth
adv
a variant of earthwards
Translations
earthward [ˈɜːθwəd] ADV → hacia la tierra
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