Definitions

1. adjective

moving or tending in a direction that is at an angle to a direction of motion, or to a fixed point, in a way that is opposite to a direction of motion, or from a fixed point.

“The boat was benward into the current.”

2. noun

A river in England that joins the River Ouse near York.

“We went for a walk along the Benwick to the Benward.”

3. noun

A village in England.

“The village of Benward has a small population.”