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BROADSIDE

(noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Broadside.

Broadside - as a noun

An advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution

Example: "He mailed the circular to all subscribers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bill6broadsheet16circular12flier8flyer11handbill14throwaway21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ad3advert10advertisement19advertising16advertizement28advertizing25
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A speech of violent denunciation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
philippic20tirade7

All of the armament that is fired from one side of a warship

The whole side of a vessel from stem to stern

Example: "The ship was broadside to the dock"

The simultaneous firing of all the armament on one side of a warship

Broadside - as an adverb

With a side facing an object

Example: "The train hit the truck broadside"

Broadside - as an adjective satellite

Toward a full side

Example: "A broadside attack"

Broadside - as a verb

Collide with the broad side of

Example: "Her car broad-sided mine"

Example Sentences

"The ship was hit by a broadside from the enemy cannons."
"The newspaper published a scathing broadside against the government."
"The car was struck on its broadside by the truck."
"She fired off another broadside of criticism."
"The broadside of the building collapsed in the storm."
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Word Game Points

Is BROADSIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, broadside is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BROADSIDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BROADSIDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, broadside is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BROADSIDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is BROADSIDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, broadside is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BROADSIDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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