Broadside
English Meaning
The side of a ship above the water line, from the bow to the quarter.
- The side of a ship above the water line.
- All the guns on one side of a warship.
- The simultaneous discharge of these guns.
- A forceful verbal attack, as in a speech or editorial.
- A large sheet of paper usually printed on one side.
- Something, such as an advertisement or public notice, that is printed on a broadside. Also called broadsheet.
- A broad, unbroken surface.
- With the side turned to a given point or object; sideways: The wave hit the canoe broadside and sank it.
- To strike or collide with full on the side: lost control of the truck and broadsided the car.