seaward side

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Refers to the side of something, like an island or coast, that faces the sea.

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  • The village is located on the seaward side of the island.
  • The seaward side of the island is battered by strong winds.
  • Strong winds battered the seaward side of the cliffs.
  • From the cliff top, we could see the seaward side of the lighthouse.
  • From the balcony, you get an amazing view of the ocean on the seaward side.
  • The ship's seaward side suffered damage during the storm.
  • They built a lighthouse on the most exposed seaward side of the peninsula.
  • The seaward side of the coastal defense was reinforced.
  • The seaward side of the mountain range often receives more rainfall.
  • We camped on the seaward side of the dunes, enjoying the ocean breeze.
  • We decided to explore the hidden coves along the seaward side of the coast.
  • The architect designed the building to withstand the harsh conditions on the seaward side.
  • The hotel rooms on the seaward side are usually more expensive.
  • Fishermen often prefer to anchor on the leeward side, but this cove is exposed on its seaward side.
  • During the storm, waves crashed violently against the seaward side of the breakwater.
  • The seaward side of the ancient fortress is marked by erosion from the sea.
  • Marine birds often nest on the rocky outcrops of the seaward side.
  • The hotel rooms on the seaward side offer spectacular views of the ocean.
  • To protect against erosion, they reinforced the seaward side of the dunes.
  • Birds often nest on the seaward side of cliffs for protection.