1. a strong verbal attack or criticism
2. the side of a ship above the waterline
Usage: nautical
3. all the guns on one side of a warship fired together
Usage: nautical; military

1. with the side facing forward; sideways

Examples

• The senator launched a broadside against his opponent’s policies.
• The newspaper editorial was a broadside against government corruption.
• The ship turned to present its broadside to the enemy.
• The captain ordered a broadside to be fired at the approaching vessel.
• The truck hit the car broadside at the intersection.
• She was caught broadside by the unexpected question.
• The storm struck the coast broadside with full force.