Definitions of rearward

1. direction toward the rear; " his outfit marched to the rearward of the tank divisions"

2. The last troop; the rear of an army; a rear guard. Also used figuratively.

3. The last troop; the rear guard; the rear.

4. To the rear.

5. At or towards the rear.

6. At or toward the rear.

7. located in or toward the back or rear; " the chair's rear legs"; " the rear door of the plane"; " on the rearward side"

8. at or to or toward the back or rear; " he moved back"; " tripped when he stepped backward"; " she looked rearward out the window of the car"