ad. In the direction of something (indicated by context).
adj. Near; at hand; in state of preparation; toward.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
preposition. See toward.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Same as toward.
Toward the place in question; forward.
Same as toward, a., 1.
Word Usage
"As illustrated in the case of the disengaging pallet, however, the motion is also towards the line of centers AB, and _towards_ the tooth as well, all of which will be seen by the dotted circles MM2 and NN2, representing the paths of the pallets."