Broadside example sentences

Related (8): poster, pamphlet, circular, announcement, leaflet, handbill, flier, placard

broad·side

noun

broadside (noun) · broadsides (plural noun)

- a strongly worded critical attack:

- a nearly simultaneous firing of all the guns from one side of a warship.

- the set of guns which can fire on each side of a warship.

- the side of a ship above the water between the bow and quarter.

- a sheet of paper printed on one side only, forming one large page. Also called broadsheet.

- with the side turned to a particular thing:

- on the side:

- collide with the side of (a vehicle):

Synonyms

criticism, censure, denunciation, harangue, rant, polemic, diatribe, tirade, philippic, attack, assault, onslaught, battering, flak, brickbat, slating, salvo, volley, cannonade, barrage, blast, bombardment, fusillade, broadsheet

"Broadside" Example Sentences

1. The ship was hit by a broadside and started to take on water.
2. The newspaper published a broadside attacking the corrupt government.
3. The car was hit broadside by a truck running a red light.
4. The protesters distributed a broadside calling for social justice.
5. The army fired a broadside of cannonballs at the enemy troops.
6. The politician launched a broadside against his rival during the debate.
7. The whales surfaced and delivered a massive broadside of water from their blowholes.
8. The writer released a broadside critiquing the publishing industry's lack of diversity.
9. The pirate ship fired a broadside, causing chaos on the merchant vessel.
10. The teacher gave the student a broadside for cheating on the test.
11. The band released a broadside of new music videos on their YouTube channel.
12. The angry customer unleashed a broadside of complaints at the service desk.
13. The building was hit by a broadside of wind, causing pieces of debris to fly off.
14. The book includes a broadside on the failures of capitalism.
15. The fighter plane flew low and delivered a broadside of bullets on the enemy stronghold.
16. The coach gave the team a broadside for their lackluster performance.
17. The judge delivered a broadside on the defendant's lack of remorse.
18. The artist created a series of broadsides protesting police brutality.
19. The storm hit the coast with a broadside of wind and rain.
20. The journalist released a broadside criticizing the government's environmental policies.
21. The cab driver fired a broadside of insults at the reckless driver in front of him.
22. The student was caught passing a broadside note during class.
23. The speech was interrupted by a broadside of heckling from the audience.
24. The comedian unleashed a broadside of jokes about current events.
25. The hijackers fired a broadside of shots in the crowded airport.
26. The author wrote a broadside against censorship in literature.
27. The company received a broadside of negative reviews on social media.
28. The team captain launched a broadside of strategy changes at halftime.
29. The protestors posted a broadside on the city hall door demanding change.
30. The band delivered a broadside of classic rock covers at the concert.

Common Phases

1. The ship fired a broadside; the sound echoed across the harbor.
2. The pirate ship unleashed a broadside; the enemy vessel was left in tatters.
3. The navy ship returned the broadside; both vessels were heavily damaged.
4. The spectators cheered as the cannon fired a broadside; it was a dramatic sight.
5. The warship displayed its firepower with a broadside; the enemy retreated.
6. The captain ordered a broadside attack; the enemy ship was sunk.
7. The sound of the broadside rang out across the sea; it was a warning to all nearby ships.
8. The enemy ship was caught off guard by the sudden broadside; they were quickly defeated.