broadside

🇺🇸 /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
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noun
R

A harsh criticism or attack, usually in speech or writing.

The author launched a broadside against the new policy.

adverb
R

Facing something directly with one side.

The boat floated broadside in the water.

verb
R

To hit something with the side, causing damage.

The car broadsided the tree, leaving a large dent.

translation

n. A harsh criticism or attack, usually in speech or writing.
adv. Facing something directly with one side.
v. To hit something with the side, causing damage.

Word Forms

3rd Present broadsides
Past broadsided
Perfect broadsided
Progressive broadsiding
Plural broadsides

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