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skyward

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sky·ward  (skwrd)
adv. & adj.
At or toward the sky.
skywards adv.
skyward [ˈskaɪwəd]
adj
directed or moving towards the sky
adv
Also skywards towards the sky
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Adj.1.skyward - directed toward heaven or the sky; "the soul in its heavenward flight"
heavenward
up - being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level; "the anchor is up"; "the sun is up"; "he lay face up"; "he is up by a pawn"; "the market is up"; "the corn is up"
Adv.1.skyward - toward the sky; "look skywards!"
skywards
Translations
skyward [ˈskaɪwəd] ADV → hacia el cielo
skyward [ˈskaɪwərd] skywards [ˈskaɪwərdz] adv [look, point] → en l'air
skyward(s)
adj → zum or gen (geh) → Himmel gerichtet
adv → zum or gen (geh) → Himmel
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These huge brass tubes, mounted on their scaffoldings and pointed skyward from every choice vantage-ground, have the formidable look of artillery, and give the town the general aspect of getting ready to repel a charge of angels.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
Not far out, and coming in across the Jessie's anchorage, he saw a whale-boat's nose thrust skyward on a smoky crest and disappear naturally, as an actual whale-boat's nose should disappear, as it slid down the back of the sea.
Adventure by London, Jack View in context
He plumped down on his bob tail, lifted golden muzzle skyward, and emitted a long puppy-wail of dismay and grief.
Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack View in context
 
 
 
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