Broadside ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Broadside ( noun )

1. A side of a ship, especially the widest side of a square-rigged ship.
2. A printed sheet, especially one that is pasted to a wall or distributed as a leaflet.
3. A severe verbal attack or criticism.

Origin:

From the old english word "brād" meaning "wide" and "sīde" meaning "side", referring to the wide side of a ship.

Examples:

1. The crew was working on the broadside of the ship, making repairs to the damaged hull.
2. During the American Revolution, broadsides were used to print and distribute proclamations and news.
3. The senator was taken aback by the broadside of criticism she received from the press.
4. The broadside of the ship was hit hard by the storm, causing the ship to list heavily.
5. The broadside of the ship was decorated with intricate carvings and gold leaf.

(As a verb)

Broadside ( verb )

1. A side of a ship, especially the widest side of a square-rigged ship.
2. A printed sheet, especially one that is pasted to a wall or distributed as a leaflet.
3. A severe verbal attack or criticism.

Origin:

From the old english word "brād" meaning "wide" and "sīde" meaning "side", referring to the wide side of a ship.

Examples:

1. The crew was working on the broadside of the ship, making repairs to the damaged hull.
2. During the American Revolution, broadsides were used to print and distribute proclamations and news.
3. The senator was taken aback by the broadside of criticism she received from the press.
4. The broadside of the ship was hit hard by the storm, causing the ship to list heavily.
5. The broadside of the ship was decorated with intricate carvings and gold leaf.