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broadside Definition and Meaning in English (broadside definition)

noun
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Broadside definition: A fiercely worded attack or piece of criticism.

Definitions of Broadside

  1. 1noun

    A fiercely worded attack or piece of criticism.

  2. 2noun

    The simultaneous discharge of all the guns on one side of a warship.

  3. 3adverb

    With the side facing forward, especially in a collision.

Example Sentences

formal

“The senator launched a broadside against the new policy.”

nautical

“The ship took a broadside hit during the battle.”

casual

“The car was hit broadside by the truck.”

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past tensebroadsided
present participlebroadsiding

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