1. toward the land; in the direction of the land (as opposed to the sea or water)
Usage: chiefly British; nautical or geographical context

Examples

• The ship turned landwards as the storm approached.
• From the beach, we could see the mountains rising landwards.
• The wind blew landwards, carrying the salt spray inland.
• The sailors steered landwards to seek shelter in the harbor.
• The migration of birds moved landwards as winter approached.