broadside

• Adjetivo que describe algo dirigido lateralmente o desde un costado, o una crítica verbal o escrita muy dura y directa.

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.

   De costado

   • 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.

   Sinónimosabeamalongsidelateralsideways

• Adverbio que significa 'de costado hacia una dirección determinada' o 'en dirección lateral'. Se usa a menudo en contextos navales para describir un impacto o disparo a lo largo del costado de un barco, y en sentido más amplio para describir un ataque potente o directo desde un lado.

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.

   de costado

   • 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.

   Sinónimossidewayssidewise

• Sustantivo con varios significados: impreso publicitario para distribución amplia; ataque verbal duro; costado completo de un buque de guerra; o descarga simultánea de todos los cañones de un costado de un buque de guerra.

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.

   Impreso publicitario de una sola cara

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscircularflyerhandbillleafletthrowaway

2. Verbal attackC1formal

   A strong and aggressive verbal criticism or denunciation.

   Ataque verbal

   • 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.

   Sinónimosassaultattackblastdenunciationdiatribeharangueinvectiveonslaughtranttirade

   Antónimosaccoladecommendationcomplimentpraise

3. Naval armamentC1formaltechnical

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

   Andanada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbarragecannonadesalvovolley

4. Side of a shipC1formaltechnical

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

   Costado de un buque

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

   Sinónimosflankside

• Verbo que significa criticar o atacar a alguien o algo de manera dura y agresiva, a menudo públicamente.

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.

   chocar de costado

   • 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.

   Sinónimossideswipe