broadside

• Adjektiv, das etwas von der Seite kommend oder seitlich gerichtet beschreibt; im übertragenen Sinn eine heftige verbale oder schriftliche Attacke.

An adjective describing something directed from the side, or a forceful verbal or written attack.

1. Toward a full sideC1formal

   Directed or aimed at the entire side of something, often used in a nautical or military context.

   Breitseite

   • The ship fired a broadside attack at the enemy vessel.
   • The cannon delivered a broadside volley against the fort.
   • The car was hit broadside by a truck at the intersection.

   Synonymeabeamalongsidelateralsideways

• Adverb, das bedeutet 'mit der Seite zu einer bestimmten Richtung' oder 'in seitlicher Richtung'. Wird oft im maritimen Kontext für einen Schlag oder Beschuss längs der Schiffseite verwendet und im weiteren Sinne für einen wuchtigen oder direkten Angriff von der Seite.

An adverb meaning 'with the side facing a particular direction' or 'in a sideways manner.' It is often used in nautical contexts to describe a ship being hit or firing along its side, and more generally to describe a forceful or direct attack from the side.

1. With the side facing an objectC1formal

   Positioned or moving so that the side of something is directly facing a target or object.

   Seitwärts

   • The ship was hit broadside by the enemy cannon.
   • The car crashed broadside into the tree.
   • He turned the truck broadside to block the road.

   Synonymesidewayssidewise

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein gedrucktes Flugblatt oder Plakat für die weite Verbreitung; eine heftige verbale Attacke; die gesamte Breitseite eines Kriegsschiffs; oder die gleichzeitige Salve aller Geschütze einer Schiffsseite.

A noun with multiple meanings: a printed advertisement for wide distribution; a forceful verbal attack; the entire side of a warship; or the simultaneous firing of all guns on one side of a warship.

1. Printed advertisementB2formal

   A large sheet of paper printed on one side, used as an advertisement or leaflet for wide distribution.

   Flugblatt

   • The company distributed a broadside to promote their new product.
   • A broadside advertising the circus was posted on the wall.
   • He collected antique broadsides from the 19th century.

   Synonymecircularflyerhandbillleafletthrowaway

2. Verbal attackC1formal

   A strong and aggressive verbal criticism or denunciation.

   Scharfe Kritik

   • The politician launched a broadside against his opponent's policies.
   • Her speech was a broadside aimed at corporate greed.
   • The editorial was a broadside against the new law.

   Synonymeassaultattackblastdenunciationdiatribeharangueinvectiveonslaughtranttirade

   Antonymeaccoladecommendationcomplimentpraise

3. Naval armamentC1formaltechnical

   All the guns on one side of a warship, or the simultaneous firing of these guns.

   Breitseite

   • The ship fired a broadside at the enemy vessel.
   • A broadside from the battleship caused massive damage.
   • The captain ordered a broadside to be prepared.

   Synonymebarragecannonadesalvovolley

4. Side of a shipC1formaltechnical

   The entire side of a vessel from the stem to the stern.

   Schiffsseite

   • The broadside of the ship was painted in bright colors.
   • They repaired the broadside after the collision.
   • The broadside was covered in barnacles.

   Synonymeflankside

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas scharf und aggressiv zu kritisieren oder anzugreifen, oft öffentlich.

A verb meaning to criticize or attack someone or something strongly and aggressively, often in a public manner.

1. Collide with the side ofB2formal

   To hit or strike the side of a vehicle or object, typically with force.

   In die Seite fahren

   • The truck broadsided the car at the intersection.
   • A reckless driver broadsided the parked van.
   • The ship was broadsided by a large wave during the storm.

   Synonymesideswipe