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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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.skyward - directed toward heaven or the sky; "the soul in its heavenward flight"
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!"
Translations
skyward [ˈskaɪwəd] ADVhacia el cielo
skyward [ˈskaɪwərd] skywards [ˈskaɪwərdz] adv [look, point] → en l'air
skyward(s)
adjzum or gen (geh)Himmel gerichtet
advzum 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.
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.
He plumped down on his bob tail, lifted golden muzzle skyward, and emitted a long puppy-wail of dismay and grief.
 
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