rearward
1. rear.ward \'ri(*)r-.wo.rd\ n [ME rerewarde, fr. AF; akin to OF reregarde rear guard] : REAR; esp : the rear division (as of an army) 2. rear.ward \-w*rd\ aj 1: located at, near, or toward the rear 2: directed toward the rear : BACKWARD - rear.ward.ly av 3. rear.ward also rear.wards \-w*rd\ \-w*rdz\ av : at, near, or toward the rear : BACKWARD