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   broad·side

   /ˈbrôdˌsīd/

   noun

   • 1. a strongly worded critical attack: "broadsides against political correctness" Similar criticismcensuredenunciationharanguerantpolemicdiatribetiradephilippicattackassaultonslaughtabusebatteringinformal:flakbrickbatslating
   • 2. a nearly simultaneous firing of all the guns from one side of a warship. historical Similar salvovolleycannonadebarrageblastbombardmentfusilladehail of bullets
   • ▪ the set of guns which can fire on each side of a warship.
   • ▪ the side of a ship above the water between the bow and quarter.
   • 3. a sheet of paper printed on one side only, forming one large page: "a broadside of Lee's farewell address"

   adverb

   • 1. with the side turned to a particular thing: "the yacht was drifting broadside to the wind"
   • ▪ on the side: "her car was hit broadside by another vehicle"

   verb

   • 1. collide with the side of (a vehicle): North American "I had to skid my bike sideways to avoid broadsiding her"

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   The meaning of BROADSIDE is a sizable sheet of paper printed on one side. How to use broadside in a sentence. Did you know?

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   BROADSIDE definition: 1. a strong written or spoken attack (on someone): 2. the action of firing all the guns on one…. Learn more.

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   A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution. He launched a broadside against the young British kitchen staff who are not prepared to dedicate themselves to their chosen career.

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   verb (used with object) , broad·sid·ed, broad·sid·ing. to collide with or run into the side of (a vehicle, object, person, etc.): We got broadsided on the freeway. to make concerted verbal attacks on: The president was broadsided by the opposition. broadside.

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   BROADSIDE meaning: 1. a strong written or spoken attack (on someone): 2. the action of firing all the guns on one…. Learn more.

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   Broadside definition: The side of a ship above the water line.

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   1. (Nautical Terms) nautical the entire side of a vessel, from stem to stern and from waterline to rail. 2. (Military) navy. a. all the armament fired from one side of a warship. b. the simultaneous discharge of such armament.