backward-moving

[US]/[ˈbæ.kwəd ˈmuː.vɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈbæk.wərd ˈmuː.vɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Moving or facing in the opposite direction to the usual or expected one.; Relating to or involving movement backward.
adv.Moving or facing backward.

Phrases & Collocations

backward-moving car

backward-moving trend

backward-moving progress

backward-moving steps

backward-moving line

backward-moving object

backward-moving policy

backward-moving gaze

Example Sentences

the car's backward-moving trajectory caused a near accident.

we observed backward-moving glaciers in the arctic region.

the backward-moving trend in sales was concerning to management.

the backward-moving policy proved ineffective in the long run.

the backward-moving current pulled the swimmer further from shore.

the backward-moving conveyor belt carried the packages to the sorting area.

the backward-moving shadow stretched long across the lawn.

the backward-moving evolution of the species was a surprising discovery.

the backward-moving gears required careful maintenance to prevent failure.

the backward-moving data indicated a need for a new strategy.

the backward-moving path led us deeper into the forest.

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