Meaning Of The Word Broadside

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What's The Definition Of Broadside?

broadside
If a ship is broadside to something, it has its longest side facing in the direction of that thing.
countable noun: A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.

broadside in American English
the entire side of a ship above the waterline
with the side turned (to something)
adverb: with the side, esp. with the broader side, facing toward a given point or object
intransitive verb: to proceed or go broadside
noun: the whole side of a ship above the water line, from the bow to the quarter
transitive verb: to collide with or run into the side of (a vehicle, object, person, etc.)

broadside in British English
adverb: with a broader side facing an object; sideways
noun: the entire side of a vessel, from stem to stern and from waterline to rail

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