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skywards - What does it mean?

Definition of 'skywards'

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • In the direction of the sky, upwards.
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  • *:It was April 22, 1831, and a young man was walking down Whitehall in the direction of Parliament Street.. He halted opposite the Privy Gardens, and, with his face turned skywards , listened until the sound of the Tower guns smote again on the ear and dispelled his doubts.