Meaning of the word broadside in English
What does broadside mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
broadside
US /ˈbrɑːd.saɪd/
UK /ˈbrɔːd.saɪd/
Noun
1.
a simultaneous discharge of all the guns on one side of a warship
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The pirate ship fired a devastating broadside at the merchant vessel.
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The warship prepared to unleash another broadside.
2.
a strongly worded critical attack
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The newspaper published a scathing broadside against the government's new policy.
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His speech was a broadside against corporate greed.
Adverb
with the side of a ship or vehicle facing forward or exposed
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The car was hit broadside by the truck.
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The boat turned broadside to the waves.