What is the meaning of seaward?

noun

• The direction toward the sea.

adjective

• Of winds. ( coming from the land)
  • usage: "offshore winds"
  • synonyms: offshore
• Of winds. ( coming from the sea toward the land)
  • usage: "an inshore breeze"; "an onshore gale"; "sheltered from seaward winds"
  • synonyms: inshore, onshore, shoreward
• Directed or situated away from inland regions and toward the sea or coast.
  • usage: "from the hill he took a seaward course"; "on the seaward side of the road"

adverb

• In the direction of the sea.
  • usage: "the sailor looked seaward"
  • synonyms: seawards, asea